The Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate for 2023, Peter Obi, has denounced the anti-Yoruba remarks made by an Igbo woman in Canada, calling them an example of intolerance gone too far.

Such polarizing remarks, according to Obi, have no place in our society and need to be disapproved of by all.
This was said by the LP standard bearer on Friday in a string of tweets on his X handle.

Obi responded to a voice that was spreading online, that of Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Nigerian-Canadian living in Canada, who made threats to use drugs to hurt other Nigerians who were 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.