Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on the federal government to arrest and prosecute the owner of the X handle calling for a protest against Ndigbo in Lagos.
Peter Obi warned that such a threat to Ndigbo threatens the unity of Nigeria and is against the country’s constitution.
Obi said the federal government and security agencies and those in authority must show leadership and speak up against the divisive call for protest against Ndigbo in South West.
Recall that X handle, @lagospedia, called for a protest to evict Ndigbo living in Lagos and other South West states from August 10 – 20. The protest tagged ‘#Igbomustgo’ is yet to be condemned by the presidency.
“Deeply disturbing, I have read genocidal threats on X against the Igbo tribe, calling for their relocation. Let me pointedly 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,” Obi said.
The former governor of Anambra State called on Nigerians to unite against the divisive call. He advised citizens to champion unity, tolerance and understanding. He added that Nigeria’s future requires living and working harmoniously together.
“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. We must not allow our present challenges to drive wedges among us.
“We can only overcome our national challenges if we act together as one people United under God,” Obi added in a statement on Friday.