₦airaland Forum

A statement by H.E Atiku Abubakar, Vice President of Nigeria (1999-2007) and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (2023) on the genocidal threat to the Igbos to vacate Lagos and the other Southwest states on a specified date.

The recent call for a protest under the hashtag #IgboMustGo, demanding the forced relocation of Igbo people from Lagos and other Southwest states, is deeply troubling and fundamentally opposed to the principles of unity and coexistence that define our nation. Such rhetoric is not only divisive but also endangers our peace and security, as our Constitution guarantees every Nigerian the right to live and work freely anywhere in the country.

History has shown us the consequences of allowing hatred and bigotry to fester, as seen in Rwanda. What began with inflammatory rhetoric led to devastating outcomes. We must learn from these lessons and act decisively.

I call on the Nigerian government and relevant authorities to take immediate and strong action against those inciting such hatred and division. It is imperative to investigate, arrest, and prosecute individuals promoting ethnic discrimination and violence. The rule of law must prevail, and those found guilty of incitement should face the full extent of legal consequences.

Nigeria's strength lies in its diversity, and we must resist any efforts to sow discord among our people. Lagos and the Southwest have long been melting pots of cultures where individuals from various backgrounds contribute to our collective growth and development. The Igbo community, along with all other ethnic groups, is an integral part of this vibrant mosaic.

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.

It is alarming that, five days after this threat emerged, there has been a troubling silence. Immediate action to arrest, investigate, and prosecute those behind this heinous agenda is crucial. This will serve as a deterrent to others who might consider pursuing similar paths that threaten our national security.
Atiku Abubakar
1st of August, 2024.

https://x.com/atiku/status/1819091955638255907?t=4Vz8wUQLJ8sq_WmDiXcTFA&s=19

HE Atiku, if you are indeed a real statesman, then you wouldn't be so petty to make this statement.

Please who are the people threatening the Igbo's in South West? Please mention their names?

Why do you want to score cheap political points because of a protest?

So one person operating one Twitter account made a post and you suddenly generalized it?

I personally have reported the same account on Twitter. So who are the Yoruba's in support of the nonsense the guy wrote.

This is too cheap and petty from Atiku Abubakar honestly

Below is the thread I created about this same issue oo

https://www.nairaland.com/8168535/nothing-like-igbo-must-go

All I can say is Tinubu is far from being a leader. He may be a good politician but he is at best a Tribal Chief.

helinues:
HE Atiku, if you are indeed a real statesman, then you wouldn't be so petty to make this statement.

Please who are the people threatening the Igbo's in South West? Please mention their names?

Why do you want to score cheap political point because of a protest?

The truth is always painful to you.

vanbonattel:
The truth is always painful to you.

Which nonsense truth are you talking about?

Explain

What happened in Rwanda can no longer happen in Nigeria now.
This is actually a back and forth between lgb0s and Yorubàs since the gubernatorial election, before condemning one, condemn the other act, they all kept quiet when this whole issue started because they wanted a political office, now they want the popularity among people and they are on this.

helinues:
HE Atiku, if you are indeed a real statesman, then you wouldn't be so petty to make this statement.

Please who are the people threatening the Igbo's in South West? Please mention their names?

Why do you want to score cheap political point because of a protest?

So one person operating one Twitter account made a post and you suddenly generalized it?

I personally have reported the same account on Twitter. So who are the Yorubayin support of the nonsense the guy wrote.

This is too cheap and petty from Atiku Abubakar honestly

Don’t mind the political prostitute!

He feels making such divisive statement will make him president, forgetting that, Portable has more chances of becoming the president than he does.

JagabanB:
What happened in Rwanda can no longer happen in Nigeria now.
This is actually a back and forth between lgb0s and Yorubàs since the gubernatorial election, before condemning one, condemn the other act, they all kept quiet when this whole issue started because they wanted a political office, now they want the popularity among people and they are on this.

Atiku is only trying to be deliberately mischievous about this which is too petty from him

helinues:
HE Atiku, if you are indeed a real statesman, then you wouldn't be so petty to make this statement.

Please who are the people threatening the Igbo's in South West? Please mention their names?

Why do you want to score cheap political points because of a protest?

So one person operating one Twitter account made a post and you suddenly generalized it?

I personally have reported the same account on Twitter. So who are the Yorubayin support of the nonsense the guy wrote.

This is too cheap and petty from Atiku Abubakar honestly

Bros you are making unnecessary statement. Let the Igbo breath face the north destroying properties

Funkyswagzz:
Bros you are making unnecessary statement. Let the Igbo breath face the north destroying properties

Who choked the Igbo's before?

Then the south west should as a matter of fact leave Niger Delta at once

Bloody bigots.


They are joking with fire
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The day they will do their nonsense and the Niger Delta people and Igbo people agree politically , that will be the end of this unity everyone is seeing..

The problem of south remains Yoruba and Igbo trouble

The Niger Delta people can work with both Igbo and Yoruba and even the north but these two have refused to work together

helinues:
Atiku is only trying to be deliberately mischievous about this which is too petty from him

He's talking like he cares, he just want to build cheap popularity like his counterpart in Eluu pee, are these the people that some deIuded foIks are believing will oust Tinubu out of office?

If this happens, then the east will run a parrelle government.

Ok

Yes oh 😆

The same people that self inflicted hunger is beating black & blue in lagos are threatening the 'children of the rising sun' with genocide because the igbos are acting oblivious to the pain of the agbad0rians and awalokan MM ticketers protesting outside

Una see this protest? E must to favor una welli-well

Iranu

But Igbos are not protesting

which genocide threat?? You mean this hungry fool wey never chop?? Person wey hunger dey kpai him household?? 🤣🤣 atiku just wan mock the guy

[color=#1986BC] Atiku hasn't watched John Wick because like him, igbos are more likely to start a genocide than to suffer one...[/color]

Atiku abeg no take Yoruba talk too serious abeg,na so so mouth dem get oo, one gun shot or bullet, Dem go all go back to default settings..

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This is how Atiku flip Igbos from Labour to PDP . Emotional wrecks.

The thing is Most of the SW and North that claim one Nigeria don't know what it means actually

I have always said it.. If IPOB were smart the fastest way to get Biafra is to support one Nigeria

Most people don't know how messed up the idea of one Nigeria is

Restructuring along ethnic lines like India is the solution

But because of small oil n gas they won't

Which genocide?
Let anybody try any nonsense with Igbos.

It's a challenge to anyone or tribe in this country!

Igbos no longer have time for anything that is happening in this country neither will we take any kind of hostilities lightly with anyone.