Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, has described as deeply disturbing genocidal threats on X against the Igbo tribe, calling for their relocation.
DAILY POST reported that there are calls on social media, trending under the hashtag #IgboMustGo on X, demanding the forced relocation of Igbo people from Lagos and other Southwest states.
Obi said immediate action should be taken to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind the heinous agenda.
In a post on his X handle on Friday, he urged those in authority to show leadership and urgently speak out against such divisive rhetoric.
He wrote, “Similarly, and deeply disturbing, I have read genocidal threats on X against the Igbo tribe, calling for their relocation.
“Let me pointedly 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. We must not allow our present challenges to drive wedges among us.
“We can only overcome our national challenges if we act together as one people United under God. -PO”
Genocidal threats: Govt must arrest, prosecute those behind heinous agenda – Peter Obi