Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has accused President Bola Tinubu of fueling anti-Igbo sentiment for political purposes.
In a recent video, Yesufu argued that the current wave of bigotry against the Igbo people has a political undertone, orchestrated by President Tinubu.
Yesufu highlighted that when the Igbo community supported and overwhelmingly voted for former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, and former vice president Atiku Abubakar, they were not labeled as bigots. However, after they voted for Peter Obi, the narrative suddenly shifted, and they are now being painted as bigots.
According to Yesufu, the most damaging thing President Tinubu has done to Nigeria goes beyond poor governance; it is fostering bigotry. She expressed shock over the sudden surge in hostility against the Igbo people, which she claims began during the 2023 election cycle and is being positioned to continue into the 2027 elections.
Yesufu also criticized Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chair of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), for what she sees as selective justice. Dabiri-Erewa had been vocal against a woman who called for violence against Yoruba and Edo citizens, but Yesufu argues that while doing her job passionately, Dabiri-Erewa should ensure that justice is not selective. She pointed out that there has been a lack of accountability for those who have called for violence against the Igbo people.
Yesufu concluded by calling out the seeming double standards, questioning why there is a push to prosecute a woman like Amaka Patience Sunnberger, while no similar action is being taken against those who have called for the killing of Igbo people.
