Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu took to her X handle to criticize Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the former Governor of Lagos State.
Referring to him as the “Master Propagandist” instead of the “Master Strategist,” Yesufu highlighted her concerns over Tinubu’s political tactics and messaging, suggesting that his influence extends far beyond what is publicly acknowledged.
Yesufu had claimed that those attacking the Igbo community are doing so with the government’s backing. In a recent video, she said that the current surge in bigotry against the Igbo people has a political motive, orchestrated by Tinubu himself.
Yesufu argues that Tinubu’s most harmful act against Nigeria extends beyond poor governance; it is the promotion of bigotry. She expressed her dismay at the sudden rise in hostility toward the Igbo people, which she believes started during the 2023 election cycle and is being set up to persist through the 2027 elections.
Yesufu pointed out 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 never labeled as bigots. However, after casting their votes for Peter Obi, the narrative abruptly changed, and they are now being unfairly portrayed as bigots.
Yesufu also criticized Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chair of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), for what she perceives as selective justice. She noted that while Dabiri-Erewa had been outspoken against a woman who called for violence against Yoruba and Edo citizens, she should ensure that her commitment to justice is consistent and unbiased. Yesufu highlighted the lack of accountability for individuals who have incited violence against the Igbo people.
She concluded by pointing out the apparent double standards, questioning why there is a push to prosecute someone like Amaka Patience Sunnberger while those who have called for violence against the Igbo people face no similar consequences.
NN News Media reported that Abike Dabiri-Erewa ignored the beginning of a viral audio clip in which a Yoruba/Benin man called for the killing of Igbo children, both in Nigeria and abroad. This audio triggered a heated reaction from Amaka Patience Sunnberger, who, in response, called for the poisoning of Yoruba and Benin individuals in Canada.
Critics argue that Dabiri-Erewa selectively presented the audio, highlighting only Sunnberger’s threats while omitting the earlier inflammatory comments against Igbo children. This selective disclosure is seen as an attempt to push a specific narrative, potentially exacerbating ethnic tensions.
