Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election has called for the arrest and prosecution of promoters of genocidal threats against Igbos in Lagos.
Social media has been awash with a hashtag, asking the Igbos to vacate Lagos and the other South-West states. This hashtag was promoted by an anonymous account ‘Lagospedia’ on X (formerly Twitter).
Obi, a former Anambra State governor, condemned the ultimatum on Igbos, describing it as deeply disturbing.
“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,” he said.
He urged all “Nigerians to stand united against this divisive rhetoric and to champion unity, tolerance, and understanding,” arguing that “Our future depends on our ability to live and work together harmoniously.”
Obi also urged the government and security agencies to “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.”