By TINA TIMOTHY

The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has reacted to genocidal threats on X against the Igbo tribe, calling for their relocation.

Noting that the Constitution guarantees every Nigerian the right to live and work freely anywhere in the country, the former Anambra state governor, on his verified X handle @PeterObi on Friday, August 2, 2024 demanded immediate arrest and prosecution of all anti-igbo campaigners, adding that “such rhetoric threatens our national security and unity.”

He wrote: "Deeply disturbing, I have read genocidal threats on X against the Igbo tribe, calling for their relocation. Let me pointedly 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.”

Obi further called on Nigerians to reject the divisive rhetoric and the government as well as the security agencies act urgently to ensure that every Nigerian can live free from fear of discrimination or persecution.

“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. We must not allow our present challenges to drive wedges among us.

“We can only overcome our national challenges if we act together as one people United under God,” he added.