The Nigerian senate on Wednesday warned that Nigeria
would “act” if South Africa continues the xenophobic
attacks on black immigrants, particularly Nigerians in its
territory.
It also urged the Nigerian government to immediately recall
its high commissioner to the country.
“South Africa should not stretch us beyond the limit. If they
stretch us beyond the limit, we may be forced to act,” David
Mark, senate president, said on the floor of the upper
chamber.
The senate further urged the government to take action
against Goodwill Zwelithini, the Zulu king, who instigated the
killings of black immigrants in South Africa at the
International Criminal Court (ICC).
It urged the Nigerian government to pressure the South
African government into bringing perpetrators of “this evil
act” to justice and ensure adequate protection of Nigerians
and their investments in that country, as well as compensate
families who have lost members and those who have lost
property as a result of these attacks”.
In a motion moved by Victor Ndoma-Egba, senate leader,
the senate noted that “the recent wave of xenophobic
attacks in parts of Johannesburg and Durban by locals on
African immigrants has led to the death of no fewer than
seven persons, massive looting and destruction foreigners’
properties, forcing hundreds of migrants to relocate to police
stations across the country”.
“The senate is worried that Nigerians living in South Africa
have been seriously affected by the crisis, as no fewer than
50 Nigerians had been reportedly rendered homeless.
Immigrants could not rely on the police for protection
because the police rather than help would maltreat and
extort money from them,” he added.
It further said it was alarmed that the wave of attacks was
precipitated by “the comments of a renowned Zulu king,”
pointing out that “while these barbaric acts were going on,
some members of the South African security forces who
ought to quell the violence, protect victims and prevent the
violence from escalating were pictured encouraging the
perpetrators to continue in their dastardly acts.”
Responding to Ndoma-Egba’s motion, Solomon Ganiyu,
from Lagos state, expressed displeasure at the crisis in
South Africa, arguing that Nigeria should have recalled its
high commissioner to the country.
He added that South Africa was ungrateful to Nigeria for its
support to the country during apartheid, insisting that
Nigeria must take immediate action by withdrawing its
representative in the country.
Also speaking, Abdul Ningi, Bauchi central, argued that
Nigeria should review its foreign policy, which makes Africa
its main focus.
He premised his argument on the hatred of other Africans
for Nigerians.
Ningi also called for the suspension of South Africa from the
African Union, noting that the attacks on black immigrants
in the country was reprehensible.
He further called for a repatriation of Nigerians in the
country, saying “South Africa is not paradise.”
On his part, Solomon Ita-Enang from Akwa Ibom called for
the prosecution of Goodwill Zwelithini, the Zulu king, at the
International Criminal Court (ICC), stating that Nigeria has
little to gain from South Africa.
He also claimed that South Africa was partly responsible for
the economic woes of Nigeria and berated South African
companies in the country for ripping off Nigerians.
The senate subsequently summoned Aminu Bashir Wali,
foreign affairs minister, to brief its committee on foreign
affairs on the situation and measures taken to safeguard
the lives and properties of Nigerians in South Africa.
In solidarity with Nigerians in South Africa, Mark wore a
black arm band.


www.thecable.ng/nigerian-senate-threatens-act-safrica

Hmmm

Do your worst

See ppl wey boko boys suppose go deal with

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opug_o2uG88

[size=15pt]South African MP Julius Malema accused President Zuma and
his son Edward Zuma for xenophobic attacks[/size]