Obasanjo condemns South Africa government over xenophobic attack
Nigeria, General Olusegun Obasanjo, has condemned the government of South
Africa for the violent anti-immigrant protest and acts of terrorization against
Nigerians living in its country.
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Chief Olusegun Obasanjo |
xenophobic attack, while receiving the leadership of the Nigeria Institute of
Policy and Strategic Study, Kuru, Jos, who paid him a visit.
insincerity’ on the issue, saying the leadership of the country has betrayed
the whole continent.
apportion more blame to the leadership of the South African government.
of the youths can be excused, the leaders ought to realise the importance of
unity and brotherliness in Africa.
youths of the country for the attacks, I will blame the leaders of any country
more that allows xenophobic attacks against fellow Africans for whatever reason.
He also emphasized the need for African leaders to promote good
governance for the progress of the continent.
at developing their countries and improve the living standards of their
citizens.
our youths who because of under development and poor living standard seek
greener pastures outside their countries.
learning that many of our youths perish while crossing the Sahara desert or the
Mediterranean Sea,” he said.