The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria in the 2019 election, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili and leaders of the Nigerian community in Cape Town have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to apologise to countries whose citizens were attacked during the xenophobic killings in South Africa.

The meeting held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Cape Town, South Africa, comprised Nigerian entrepreneurs, professionals and the Nigerian community led by the acting President of the Nigerian Community Western Cape, Cosmos Echie.

Other members of the delegation that met with Ezekwesili were the representative of Yoruba community in Cape Town, Chief T.A Odutayo; chairman of Ohaneze Ndigbo (Western Cape), Chief Vincent Nzekwe and Secretary, Simon Odumegwu.

Others included the leader of the Ogoni community, Pastor Barry Wuganaale; current Financial Secretary of NCWC, Fuster Ludjoe; Treasurer of NCWC, Felicia Feni, Ebiere Joseph-Akwunwa, Chukwudi Nwokeabia, Samson Famuyiwa and Sunday Ekene.

Ezekwesili and the Nigerian community in South Africa, according to a communique issued after the meeting and obtained in Abuja on Monday, described the attacks as Afrophobia.

“It was unanimously agreed that the crisis is detrimental to the spirit of African renaissance, affirmation of black heritage, progress and development. Afrophobia compromises everything that the recently brokered Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement represents and aspires to deliver,” the communique stated.

They urged governments of Nigeria and South Africa to guard against provocative comments.

While demanding an apology from President Ramaphosa, they called on South African government to trigger a series of actions necessary to de-escalate the brewing conflict to ensure that bilateral trade agreements between the countries would not be affected.

The communique reads, “Officials of the government of South Africa must immediately desist from making any further pejorative and incendiary comments targeting Nigerians and their country and instead publicly commit to taking preventive and surveillance measures that will foreclose a repeat of Afrophobic attacks of Nigerians and other African nationals.


“The President of South Africa, Cyril Remaphosa, should rise to the demands of leadership and reach out to the President of Nigeria to trigger the series of dialogue and actions necessary for swift de-escalation of the brewing conflict between their two countries.

“The President of South Africa should offer a sincere public apology to Nigeria, other countries affected by the attacks and the entire continent for the tragic hostility and harm perpetrated against their citizens.

“The President of South Africa should send a sharp signal to South Africans and the continent by visiting the victims of the Afrophobia attacks to empathise with and reassure them of their safety in South Africa and the government should consider paying compensations for losses sustained in the attacks.

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/xenophobia-ezekwesili-nigerians-meet-in-south-africa-ask-ramphosa-to-apologise/amp/

Is she a man or woman, or both. Looks much like Semenya.

This woman should shut up

We know we are not feeding you and we understand she has to make money somehow.

Hence, her attendance at the World economic forum in Capetown.

Nothwithstading, she should leave issues of national importance and sensitivity out of her usual charade.

The South African government has repeated through proxies on numerous occasions that they are proud of the mob.

They have also stated that they are proud of the mob destroying businesses and label those businesses Nigeria drug dealers and Nigerian human traffickers

Eventhough, we have seen Pakistani and Southafrican shops looted, and we have also seen Ghanaian footballer shot by the SA police.

You can't just fault this horse of a woman despite your like or dislike of her. She is a fighter's fighter and a woman of the people. With exceptional resume and experience, she has relentlessly pursued social justice and rights of citizens.

She transformed Nigeria's educational system in her time, devoid of any corruption charges, she has stayed through to what she believes.

What is the point of living if you cannot pay the price for your convictions. The essence of purpose is to pursue our beliefs, staying through to them to fulfillment. So that in dying, our eyes can close in relief knowing we left no stone unturned in our times.

Richdad

What has she said that warrants such antagonism and outrage. Unjustified! She has fought for your people more than the government of the day.

It's easy for you to write 'shut up' on a smartphone screen but it will be very hard for you to reach her level of achievement and experience. No offense. It will require from you years of hardwork and tireless tenacity. Ofcourse luck too.

Richdad

Iamgrey5:
This woman should shut up

We know we are not feeding you and we understand she has to make money somehow.

Hence, her attendance at the World economic forum in Capetown.

Nothwithstading, she should leave issues of national importance and sensitivity out of her usual charade.

The South African government has repeated through proxies on numerous occasions that they are proud of the mob.

They have also stated that they are proud of the mob destroying businesses and label those businesses Nigeria drug dealers and Nigerian human traffickers

Eventhough, we have seen Pakistani and Southafrican shops looted, and we have also seen Ghanaian footballer shot by the SA police.

Damage control

Apologies From who?

Why is this woman like this

Subduer:
Is she a man or woman, or both. Looks much like Semenya.

I bet you don't look as pretty as madam oby

I think apology is mostly tendered when one admits guilt and in some cases feel remorseful.

But from all indication, the SA govt has not agreed being at fault in anyway. Abi na political apology she dey demand for? Then, in her capacity as What?

Less some casual comments from some SA citizens, the govt has not really admitted being at fault and comments by ordinary citizens can't be take as the official position of the govt.

Subduer:
Is she a man or woman, or both. Looks much like Semenya.

How related is this your post to the topic ?

Good.

Madam u don fall our hand already, this one u dey do so na eye service

I use to hate this woman for what she did to Dr Jonathan. I'm beginning to think otherwise, she's a rare gem in this zoo.

ARE YOU THERE TO REPRESENT THE DULLARD YOU HELPED BRING?

Subduer:
Is she a man or woman, or both. Looks much like Semenya.

What's your problem

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AccessME:
Madam u don fall our hand already, this one u dey do so na eye service

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But El Rufai didn't abi?

I lost my respect for this woman few days ago.

Double sided hypocrite!

Subduer:
Is she a man or woman, or both. Looks much like Semenya.

Hafa nawa to u o. Semenya is finer na

AccessME:
Madam u don fall our hand already, this one u dey do so na eye service

Oil dey your head

At least she's seem to be the only one doing anything about this issue..... Fg is shying away from her responsibility

Richdad50:


What has she said that warrants such antagonism and outrage. Unjustified! She has fought for your people more than the government of the day.

It's easy for you to write 'shut up' on a smartphone screen but it will be hard for you to reach her level of achievement and experience. It will require from you hardworkand tireless tenacity. Ofcourse luck too.

Richdad

Who are you a faceless man to question another faceless man about his achievements?

Isn't it pathetic!

To think you even had to bolden the statement you typed for nearly thirty minutes to gain traction

What has she achieved outside her usual attempt to hijack issues of national importance and turn it into an avenue to remain relevant.

Where will she have been today if not for jumping on the #bringbackourgirls# issue.

wwwtortoise:


I bet you don't look as pretty as madam oby

You mean madam oby is not photogenic or what?

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This woman should go and sit down.

What use will the apology be to those killed

Besides FG has taken South Africa to court atleast that was what a thread I once read here said.

Let her take a seat. Thanks.

You've done well.
And our parosident is up there picking his tooth.
The guys above and below me are not well.
And to compound the situation they just missed their doses of their usual drugs.

Okay I dash her the cassava bread Jonathan once promise us for trying to cover her shame.