Xenophobia: PRP presidential aspirant condemns attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential aspirant in the 2027 general elections, Yakubu Mohammed Kingsley, Monday, called for stronger diplomatic action against South Africa over attacks on Nigerians.

Kingsley decried the persecution of Nigerians and other African foreign nationals in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja.

The politician, who is currently challenging the May 25 primary election of the party that produced former Governor of Cross Rivers state, Mr Donald Duke, as PRP’s presidential candidate, condemned the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa.

The statement reads:  “The Office of Yakubu Mohammed Kingsley (YMK), presidential aspirant of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP),

expresses profound concern over the persistent and escalating

attacks against Nigerian citizens and other foreign nationals in the

Republic of South Africa, as well as the growing trend of anti-foreigner sentiments, discrimination, intimidation, extortion and unlawful persecution being experienced by Nigerians in different

parts of the world.

“Recent developments in South Africa, including reports of criminal

gangs and self-appointed groups issuing ultimatums demanding

that Nigerians and other foreign nationals vacate communities

without any lawful authority, represent a dangerous escalation

that threatens not only the safety of innocent people but also the

principles upon which modern democratic societies are built.”