By Ademola Tijani
Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi has expressed concerns at the growing tendency of some people to sow seeds of disunity in the country.
In a post on his confirmed X handle, against the backdrop of some persons threatening genocide against the Igbo in Lagos, Obi said such divisive acts should be thoroughly investigated and swiftly nipped in the bud by leaders.
The former two-term Governor of Anambra State said that the challenging times in which Nigerians live now call for all hands to be on deck to reset the country for development, urging the Nigerian political, cultural and religious establishments to ensure that all alienating utterances by some misguided persons in society are discouraged and stopped immediately
“Nobody is a better Nigerian than the other and this should inform our attitude while relating to one another,” he wrote. “I am deeply disturbed, reading some genocidal threats on X against the Igbo tribe, calling for their relocation.
“Let me respectfully 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. 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.
“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.”
