Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the death threat made against Yorubas and Benin people by a woman, identified as Amaka Patience, living in Canada.
Atiku, in a statement released on Thursday, said that Nigerians need to promote unity and oneness among each other.
Recall that Amaka’s video was seen on Tiktok, claiming to poison her fellow Nigerians, living in Canada, which sparked widespread outrage and calls for action.
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She said: “Record me, it’s time to start poisoning the meals of the Yorubas and Benin people, poison their food and drinks at work so they can begin to die one by one.”
Taking to his X account, on Thursday, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, commended the relevant government agencies for their prompt and decisive action in addressing the threat and exposing the woman behind the threat.
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Atiku wrote: “The contentious virtual chat room clip, wherein participants made threats of ethnic cleansing against the Yorubas and Benin people, is unequivocally condemned in all aspects.
“I am informed that the identities of those involved have been disclosed and that calls have been made to the pertinent law enforcement agencies in Canada to prosecute the offenders.
“In this regard, I commend the House of Representatives and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission for their prompt and decisive action in addressing this incendiary rhetoric and preempting further escalation.
“This disconcerting episode underscores, once again, the imperative of uniting our people and our nation.
“Our rich diversity is our most cherished national asset and must be vigilantly protected. -AA”
The contentious virtual chat room clip, wherein participants made threats of ethnic cleansing against the Yorubas and Benin people, is unequivocally condemned in all aspects.
I am informed that the identities of those involved have been disclosed and that calls have been made to…
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) August 29, 2024
