Labour Party (LP) chieftain Peter Obi has condemned Canada-based Nigerian woman, Amaka Patience Sunnberger, over her hateful statement, saying it is unacceptable.

The Nigerian woman, in a viral video, had threatened to kill fellow Nigerians in Canada with poison while also boasting that she could not be deported.

Obi, reacting on Friday morning, took to his X account to condemn Sunnberger’s statement, calling it hateful and not allowed in society.

“I utterly condemn the reported hateful statement and actions attributed to a Nigerian woman living in Canada against other Nigerians of diverse origins. Such divisive comments or behaviour have no place in our society,” he wrote.

“As Nigerians, we should unite and focus on addressing our shared challenges, rather than allowing tribalism and hate to tear us apart. I have consistently stood against the polarisation of our country along tribal, religious or political lines.

“What does a nation achieve through tribal or religious bigotry? Does it contribute positively to development, by fixing our numerous health and education challenges, and pulling people out of poverty? Does it reduce the price of bread, rice, garri, or yam in the market?

“Does it improve our transportation system or enhance the electricity supply? Does it ensure good governance? The answer is a resounding NO!! Our priority should be to move Nigeria forward, regardless of tribe or religion.”

Obi said Nigerians must live together in peace and love, and ensure that leaders are chosen based on integrity, competence, consistency, capacity, character, and compassion, to overcome present challenges and move the country in the right direction.

The former governor of Anambra State urged Nigerians to focus on what truly matters, such as building a prosperous, united, and equitable Nigeria for all.

He also said everyone must reject tribalism and religious division while embracing our shared humanity, working together towards a new Nigeria that is possible.

Meanwhile, Sunnberger has dismissed claims that she faces the possibility of arrest or deportation from Canada.

She said this after the Nigerian House of Representatives called on the Canadian government to prosecute her for inciting violence and genocide against Yoruba and Benin people.

She boasted that she can’t be deported in a video that went viral on Thursday, saying that her Canadian citizenship gives her protection.

Sunnberger also stated that Canada’s legal system is different from Nigeria’s, where arrests can be made by security operatives without questioning.

“Somebody just send me message, say them arrest me, say them wan deport me, with passport? I be Canada pikin. See am now, I dey house, why I go dey lie?” she said.