Peter Obi has condemned the death threat against some Nigerians by a Canada-based woman.
The woman, identified by the federal government as Amaka Patience Sunnberger, had threatened to poison some Nigerians living in Canada.
She added that she is a resident of Ontario, Canada, and dared anyone to report her to the Canadian authorities.
The woman, who spoke mainly in Pidgin English, is believed to have made the threat in a virtual meeting on Tiktok.
She vowed to take poisonous substances to her workplace and poison any Yoruba or Benin person she came across due to the ‘hate’ against Igbos.
Reacting to the threat, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in a post via his X account on Friday, said such ethnic bigotry has no place in the fabric of Nigeria as a country.
He added that citizens of Nigeria must avoid what tears the country apart along tribal, religious or political lines and focus on unity.
The former Anambra State Governor submitted that such hate speeches would not reduce the price of foodstuffs in the market or bring development to the country.
He also called on Nigerians to learn to live together in peace, love and unity.
“I 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, education challenges, and pulling people out of poverty? Does it reduce the price 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 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.
“Let us focus on what truly matters: building a prosperous, united, and equitable Nigeria for all. We must reject tribalism and religious division, and embrace our shared humanity, working together towards a new Nigeria that is POssible! -PO” Obi wrote.
