Atiku Condemns Canadian-Nigerian Who Threatened to Poison Yoruba, Benin People

Posted by Thandiubani on Fri 30th Aug, 2024 - tori.ng

In a video clip which started trending on X.com on Tuesday, the woman’s voice was heard making anti-Yoruba and Benin comments during a virtual meeting on TikTok.

Atiku Abubakar has kicked against threat made by a Canada-based woman, Amaka Sunnberger, against Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent.

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, stated that the ethnic slur underscores the imperative of uniting Nigerians and the nation.

In a video clip which started trending on X.com on Tuesday, the woman’s voice was heard making anti-Yoruba and Benin comments during a virtual meeting on TikTok.

She spoke mainly in Pidgin English, threatening to poison Yoruba and Benin people.

Reacting on X, Atiku wrote: “The contentious virtual chat room clip, wherein participants made threats of ethnic cleansing against the Yorubas and Benin people, is unequivocally condemned in all aspects.

“I am informed that the identities of those involved have been disclosed and that calls have been made to the pertinent law enforcement agencies in Canada to prosecute the offenders.

“In this regard, I commend the House of Representatives and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission for their prompt and decisive action in addressing this incendiary rhetoric and preempting further escalation.

“This disconcerting episode underscores, once again, the imperative of uniting our people and our nation. Our rich diversity is our most cherished national asset and must be vigilantly protected.”