Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned comments made by a Canada-based Nigerian woman where she revealed her intentions to poison individuals who are not of the same tribe as herself.

In a live discussion on Tik Tok, the woman, identified as Amaka Patience Sunnberger, threatened to poison any Yoruba or Edo natives she came across in Canada.

Sunnberger claims that other tribes have marginalized Igbos enough and it was time for them to be eradicated.

Investigations revealed that the woman resides in Ontario. The comment sparked massive uproar, causing the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, to issue a statement and reveal her photo.

Erewa also indicated that some Nigerians living in Ontario have officially reported her to the authorities over her remarks.

Reacting to the issue, Peter Obi stated that such divisive behaviour has no place in Nigerian society. He condemned the woman’s actions and questioned why some Nigerians engage in such acts rather than unite and focus on addressing the challenges. He further urged Nigerians not to allow tribalism to tear them apart.

Peter Obi said, “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”