The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has denounced a Canada-based Nigerian woman’s threats against Yoruba and Benin people. In a video, the woman made anti-Yoruba and Benin comments, threatening to poison them. Obi described the comments as divisive and urged Nigerians to unite against tribalism.
The woman’s identity was revealed by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the House of Representatives called for her immediate arrest. Obi emphasized that such behavior has no place in society and stressed the need for Nigerians to focus on addressing shared challenges rather than allowing tribalism to divide them.
He wrote, “I utterly condemn the reported hateful statement and actions attributed to a Nigerian woman living in Canada against other Nigerians of diverse origins. Such divisive comments or behavior have no place in our society.”
Obi called on Nigerians to shun tribalism and religious division and work together towards a new, prosperous, and united nation. He emphasized the need to prioritize moving Nigeria forward, regardless of tribe or religion, and to enthrone leaders based on integrity, competence, and character.