Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has condemned the threat made by Amaka Sonnberger, a Canada-based woman, against Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent.
In a video that went viral on X.com on Tuesday, Sonnberger, speaking in Pidgin English, was heard making anti-Yoruba and Benin remarks and threatening to poison members of these communities during a TikTok virtual meeting.
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Following this, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, revealed her identity, and the House of Representatives has called for her immediate arrest.
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Obi condemned the comments in a series of posts on X on Friday, labeling them as divisive and stating that such behavior has no place in society.
He urged Nigerians to unite and tackle national issues instead of letting tribalism cause division.
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 behaviour have no place in our society.
“As Nigerians, we should unite and focus on addressing our shared challenges rather than allowing tribalism and hate to tear us apart. I have consistently stood against the polarisation of our country along tribal, religious or political lines.
“What does a nation achieve through tribal or religious bigotry? Does it contribute positively to development by fixing our numerous health and education challenges and pulling people out of poverty? Does it reduce the price of bread, rice, garri, or yam on the market?
“Does it improve our transportation system or enhance the electricity supply? Does it ensure good governance? The answer is a resounding NO!! Our priority should be to move Nigeria forward, regardless of tribe or religion.”
Obi urged Nigerians to reject tribalism and religious divisions, emphasizing the need to unite and work towards building a prosperous and cohesive nation.
He added, “We, as Nigerians, must live together in peace and love, and ensure that we enthrone leaders based on integrity, competence, consistency, capacity, character and compassion, so as to overcome our present challenges and move the country forward in the right direction.
“Let us focus on what truly matters: building a prosperous, united, and equitable Nigeria for all. We must reject tribalism and religious division and embrace our shared humanity, working together towards a new Nigeria that is possible!”
