Xenophobia: End diplomatic relations with South Africa now – Sen Ningi tells Nigerian Govt

Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, has called on the Nigerian government to immediately end diplomatic relations with South Africa over xenophobic attacks on Nigerian citizens.

Ningi made the call on Tuesday during plenary at the Senate.

His call came amid ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa.

Recall that following the attacks, the Nigerian government has evacuated some willing and stranded Nigerians back to the country.

“End whatsoever diplomatic relations with South Africa. Nigerians have been killed left, right, and center, and there has never been any action except to condemn it by mouth.

“This xenophobic attack is not done by mouth but physically. Imagine, someone in his own house and place of business without any notice and then mobs begin to chase that man, killed and burned him.

“As we are talking today, over 1200 Nigerians are already being evacuated. And what did the government do? Caution. Caution what?

“Don’t Nigerians deserve to live in other countries? Even if they are criminal, are they supposed to be killed in that manner?  And that is why countries like the United States is different. That’s why you could see the connection between the United States’ citizens and their country,” the Bauchi senator said.