South African Yoruba leader disputes Oshiomhole’s xenophobia claims
The President of the Association of Yorubas in Diaspora, South Africa, Dr Olusola Agbeniyi, has urged Adams Oshiomhole to stop spreading what he called false information about xenophobic incidents in South Africa. Oshiomhole had previously claimed that Nigerians were killed during recent anti-foreigner protests. However, Agbeniyi insists that no Nigerian died in the latest demonstrations and attributes the confusion to misinformation, especially on social media. He also warned that such narratives could worsen the situation for Nigerians living in South Africa.
What we know
- Dr Olusola Agbeniyi challenged Adams Oshiomhole’s statements about Nigerians being killed in recent South African protests.
- Agbeniyi said no Nigerian was killed during the latest demonstrations, and deaths reported were unrelated to the protests.
- He criticized reliance on social media misinformation and urged public figures to verify facts before making statements.
- The diaspora leader also dismissed claims that foreigners are taking jobs from South Africans, attributing the unrest to political motives.
- Agbeniyi noted that most people considering leaving South Africa are undocumented migrants, not those with valid residency papers.
