Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the renewed wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing the situation as deeply troubling and unacceptable.
In a statement on his Facebook page, Obi expressed solidarity with victims of the violence, particularly Nigerians whose lives, businesses, and dignity are under threat.
“No African should feel unsafe on African soil, or anywhere else,” he said, warning that the recurring attacks undermine the spirit of continental unity.
The former Anambra state governor commended the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, and her ministry for what he described as a swift response to the crisis.
Recalling a past visit to Nigerians affected by similar unrest, Obi said the experience exposed both the pain and resilience of citizens in the diaspora, stressing that such incidents should have led to lasting solutions rather than repeated violence.
He urged South African authorities to take decisive action to protect lives and property, prosecute perpetrators, and restore public confidence.
“Leadership must rise to the occasion and make it clear that violence and intolerance have no place in our societies,” Obi stated.
