Human Rights Advocate Counters Primate Elijah Ayodele Over Malicious Assertion on Ndigbo
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Human Rights Advocate Counters Primate Elijah Ayodele Over Malicious Assertion on Ndigbo
…says his statement promotes hate speech that can trigger tribal war and resentment.
By Naomi Onome
In response to the assertion that Igbos are cursed made by Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Comrade Prince Saviour Iche, a human rights advocate, questions the basis of this claim, highlighting the tribe’s historical resilience and current success despite past adversities, such as receiving only 20 pounds after a war.
Iche, in his statement, demands clarification on how Primate Elijah Ayodele, who positions himself as a prophet, justifies labelling the Igbos as a problem of Nigeria. Iche further criticises the security agencies for their selective enforcement, noting that if an Igbo individual had made a similar statement, they would likely face immediate investigations, whereas Primate’s comments go unchallenged.
Iche argues that such statements constitute hate speech and could incite tribal conflict, calling for appropriate action from the authorities to address the inflammatory nature of Primate Ayodele’s remarks and seek an explanation for the claims made against the Igbo community.
He also said,
It’s frustrating when people make claims without basis, especially when it can incite harm or division. The Igbo people’s history and achievements are a testament to their resilience and determination.
My question to Primate Ayodele is:
What’s the biblical basis for claiming Igbos are cursed? How does he reconcile his statement with the Igbo people’s achievements and contributions to Nigeria? Is he aware that his words can be perceived as hate speech and incite tribal tensions?
The security agencies should indeed investigate and invite the pastor to explain his statement, as it’s seen as promoting tribal war and hate speech against the Igbo tribe.
As a self-acclaimed prophet, he must have some Igbo worshippers in his church. How exactly does he feel after such statements against the Igbos? Is he also about to cause segregation in his ministry?
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