John Alechenu

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has condemned the anti-Yoruba comments of a Canadian Igbo lady describing it as bigotry taken too far.

Obi said that such divisive comments should not find a place in our society and should be rejected by everyone.

The LP standard bearer said this in a series of tweets on his X handle on Friday.

Obi spoke in response to a trending voice of one Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Nigeria-Canadian resident in Canada, who threatened to take harmful substances to harm fellow Nigerians who were either Yoruba or Bini.

Obi said, “I utterly condemn the reported hateful statement and actions attributed to a purported Igbo woman living in Canada against Yoruba or Benin people. 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 hatred to tear us apart.

“What does tribal bigotry achieve? Does it lift people out of poverty? Does it reduce the cost of bread, rice, garri or yam, in 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 ethnicity. We need leaders who have the competence and capability to move the country forward in the right direction, and better life for all citizens.

“We don’t care about the tribe of the plane’s pilot or the bus driver; all we need is competent leadership that delivers results.

“Let us focus on what truly matters: building a prosperous, united, and equitable Nigeria for all. We must reject tribalism and embrace our shared humanity, working together towards a new Nigeria that is POssible!”