Peter Obi reacts to “Igbo must go protest” reports

The 2023 Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has expressed deep concerns over alleged genocidal threats reports on a social media platform, calling on Igbo people to vacate Lagos and Southwest of Nigeria and brace up for a massive hashtag.

According to Obi, such divisive acts should be thoroughly investigated and swiftly nipped in the bud by leaders.

He said it had the growing tendency of some people to sow seeds of disunity in the country.

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He said that these challenging times in our polity call for all hands to be on deck to reset the country for development, noting that all these alienating utterances from some misguided characters should be discouraged and stopped immediately

“Nobody is a better Nigerian than the other and this should inform our attitude while relating to one another, ” he noted.

Writing further on his X handle platform on Friday Obi said: “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.”