Obi Condemns Canadian-Based Woman For Saying Yoruba, Benin People Should Be Poisoned

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP,  has described the threat made by a Canada-based woman, Amaka Sunnberger, against the Yoruba and Benin as highly condemnable.

The former presidential candidate issued the condemnation on his X handle on Friday.

The diaspora woman had in a TikTok video clip said Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent should be poisoned wherever they live by Igbo people.

She said her comment was based on the ‘hate’ against her people by other Nigerians.

Speaking in Pidgin English Sunnberger said “Record me very well; it’s time to start poisoning the Yoruba and the Benin. Put poison for all una food for work. Put poison for una water, make una dey kpai one by one.

“I want make Ndi Igbo get that heart of wickedness. Una too dey quiet.

“Enough is enough! If you have any means of kpaing them, kpai them commot for road.”

The comment has been widely criticised world over, particularly by Nigerians who described it as dangerous capable of turning other Nigerians, against Igbo across the world.

For instance, the Igbo social-cultural organisation had in a statement described the woman as a ‘dangerous psychopath’ urging well meaning Nigerians to ignore her.

Reacting, Obi, in a series of posts shared on his X handle this morning, said the comment is capable of polarising the country the more. Sunnberger’s behavior, he said, has no place in a decent society.

He called on Nigerians of all ethnic backgrounds to come together to build a strong and virile nation, adding that division cannot take the country anywhere.

Obi, “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.

“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,” the former Anambra state governor said.

Meanwhile, Sunnberger had in a reaction to Nigerians’ demand for her to be prosecuted by the Canadian government, remains defiant saying she cannot be deported.