Human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described the call for the poisoning of Igbo children wherever they are found as an incitement and affront to humanity.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
A Nigerian, based in Austria and simply identified as Kingsley, had, in a TikTok post, urged the Benin people of Edo State to poison Nigerian children of Igbo extraction wherever they are found.
But reacting to the development, Ejiofor in a statement yesterday said such call and statement are disturbing, callous, and appalling.
He stated that no matter the deep grievance one may have against the Igbo, there is no justification for encouraging people to poison innocent Nigerian children of the Igbo tribe.
“My attention has been drawn to the attached viral post, and I am deeply appalled and outraged by the utterances of ‘a man who identified himself as Kingsley,’ in a disturbing TikTok audio, encouraging the Benin people of Edo State to poison Nigerian children of Igbo extraction.”
“The said Kingsley, whose surname is still unknown, is a Nigerian man based in Austria. On August 29, 2024, he called for the poisoning of Igbo children wherever they are found. Such a vile and inhumane statement is not only a blatant incitement to violence but an affront to the very essence of humanity”.
“No grievance, no matter how deep, can justify the call for violence against innocent children. This level of hatred and bigotry is unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.While we understand that Amaka Patience Sunnberger’s recent hate speech was in direct response to this, responding to hate with more hate only escalates tensions”
Ejiofor called on all well-meaning individuals to stand against the rhetoric of violence and promote peaceful dialogue and understanding.
“We must protect our children and ensure that they grow up in a world where they are valued and safe, regardless of their ethnic background.True resolution can only be achieved through peaceful means, such as dialogue and referendums, which allow for the expression of differing viewpoints in a constructive manner. By fostering open communication and respecting the will of the people, we can address grievances and build a more just and harmonious society”. He stated.
