The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has expressed concerns over the growing tendency of some individuals to sow seeds of disunity in the country.
Obi in a series of tweets on his X handle, on Friday, demanded that the Federal Government investigates and prosecute persons behind fresh genocidal threats against Nigerians in Lagos and other states in the South West.
He expressed disappointment that some persons were still holding onto and spreading such archaic sentiments in the 21st century.
He noted that these challenging times in Nigeria demands that all hands should he on deck to reset the country for development, adding that all these alienating utterances from some misguided elements should be discouraged and stopped immediately
Obi wrote, "Nobody is a better Nigerian than the other and this should inform our attitude while relating to one another.
"I am deeply disturbed, reading some genocidal threats on X against the Igbo tribe, calling for their relocation.
"Let me respectfully 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.
"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.”
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