- Safiu Kehinde
The National Assembly has petitioned against lady alleged of making ‘genocidal’ threat to Nigerians in Canada.
The petition filed by the Chairman of Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Group, Rep. Biodun Omoleye, and the Chairman, House Committee on Diaspora Matters, Rep. Tochukwu Okere, to the Canadian High Commission, demanded the prosecution of the lady identified as Amaka Patience Sunnberger.
Amaka appeared to have bit more than she can chew as the Lawmakers called for her persecution following her incitement of Igbos to poison non-Igbos in Canada, especially Yoruba and Edo people.
The lawmakers labelled her statement as ‘genocidal’ and a violation of multiple international, Canadian, and Ontario’s laws while demanding for her investigation, prosecution, and public denouncement by the Canadian government.
The petition read in part; “Ms. Sunnberger’s recorded statements constitute a direct threat to the lives and safety of millions of Nigerians.
“Her incitement to violence and call for genocide through poisoning are not only deeply troubling but also represent a clear violation Of multiple international, Canadian, and Ontario laws.
“Such rhetoric is dangerous and has the potential to incite real-world violence, both in Nigeria and within the Nigerian diaspora.
“In light of the seriousness of these violations, we respectfully request the following actions:
“Investigation: An immediate and thorough investigation should be conducted into Ms. Sunnberger•s actions by Canadian law enforcement and appropriate authorities.
“Prosecution: We urge that Ms. Sunnberger be prosecuted under the relevant sections of the Criminal Code of Canada to hold her accountable for her incitement to genocide and hate speech.
“Public Denouncement: We request that the Canadian government issue a public condemnation of Ms. Sunnbergeds actions to reaffirm Canada’s commitment to combatting hate speech, violence, and genocide.
“Collaboration with Nigerian Authorities: We also request that Canadian authorities collaborate with Nigerian authorities to prevent any potential escalation of violence as a result of Ms. Sunnberger’s incitement, and to ensure that justice is served.”
Meanwhile, recall NPO Reports the denial of the Canadian-based woman of Igbo descent by Ohaneaze Ndigbo group who claimed her statement does not represent what the Igbos stand for.