Peter Obi Calls for Arrest and Prosecution Over Threats Against Igbos

Social media has been buzzing with a hashtag urging Igbos to leave Lagos and other South-West states, sparking widespread concern. Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, has condemned this ultimatum as deeply disturbing and a threat to national unity.

In a statement, Obi called for immediate action, urging authorities to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind this divisive agenda. He emphasized that such actions should serve as a deterrent to others who might consider pursuing paths that endanger national security and unity.

“Similarly, and deeply disturbing, I have read genocidal threats on X against the Igbo tribe, calling for their relocation,” Obi stated. “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.”

Obi urged all Nigerians to stand united against this rhetoric and to champion unity, tolerance, and understanding. He argued that the country’s future depends on its ability to live and work together harmoniously.

Furthermore, Obi called on the government and security agencies to act swiftly to protect this fundamental principle, ensuring that every Nigerian can live free from fear of discrimination or persecution. He warned against allowing current challenges to drive wedges among the nation’s people.