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Mr. Peter Obi |
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has raised alarms over increasing threats of genocide against the Igbo community in Lagos.
He condemned these divisive actions, urging immediate investigations and decisive action from leaders to prevent further escalation.
Obi emphasized the need for unity during these challenging times, asserting that such alienating rhetoric undermines national development and should be promptly addressed to foster a cohesive society.
Obi, in a press release issued by the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) and signed by its spokesperson, Yunusa Tanko, called for leaders to actively discourage and halt these harmful statements to protect the nation's integrity.
He said: “Nobody is a better Nigerian than the other and this should inform our attitude while relating to one another.”
Writing further on his X handle platform on Friday, August 2, 2024, Obi said, "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.
"Those in authority must show leadership and urgently speak out against such divisive rhetoric. Immediate action should be taken to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind this heinous agenda, serving as a deterrent to others who might consider pursuing similar paths that threaten our national security and unity.
"I urge all Nigerians to stand united against this divisive rhetoric and to champion unity, tolerance, and understanding. Our future depends on our ability to live and work together harmoniously.
"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.
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