Peter Obi Urges Action on Genocidal Threats in Lagos Protests
By Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has voiced his concern over the rising tendency of some individuals to sow seeds of disunity in Nigeria.
Reacting to recent threats of genocide against Igbos in Lagos, Obi emphasized that such divisive actions must be thoroughly investigated and swiftly addressed by leaders.
“These challenging times in our polity call for all hands to be on deck to reset the country for development. All these alienating utterances from some misguided characters should be discouraged and stopped immediately,” Obi noted.
He stressed that no Nigerian is superior to another, a principle that should guide our interactions with each other.
Expressing his thoughts on his X handle platform on Friday, Obi wrote:
“I am deeply disturbed, reading some genocidal threats on X against the Igbo tribe, calling for their relocation. Let me respectfully warn that such rhetoric threatens our unity and is fundamentally opposed to our Constitution, which guarantees every Nigerian the right to live and work freely anywhere in the country.”
Obi urged those in authority to show leadership by speaking out against such divisive rhetoric. He called for immediate action to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind this heinous agenda, serving as a deterrent to others who might consider similar paths that threaten national security and unity.
He urged all Nigerians to stand united against this divisive rhetoric and champion unity, tolerance, and understanding. “Our future depends on our ability to live and work together harmoniously,” he added.
“The government and security agencies must act swiftly to protect this fundamental principle and ensure that every Nigerian can live free from fear of discrimination or persecution.”
