Oluwo Calls for Sanctions on South Africa Over Xenophobia

Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulroshe Akanbi, has publicly condemned the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa that have targeted Nigerians, calling for urgent action from the Nigerian government. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Alli, on Wednesday, the monarch described the attacks as a shame for Africa, emphasizing that such violence against fellow Africans is unjustifiable.

He urged President Bola Tinubu to impose heavy sanctions on South Africa, including recalling Nigeria's ambassador and summoning South Africa's envoy to Nigeria for explanations. The attacks have reportedly resulted in the deaths of two Nigerians and the destruction of businesses, leading to international embarrassment for Africa.

Oluwo called for a peaceful protest at the South African embassy in Nigeria and stressed the need for African countries to unite against such violence, advocating for an emergency dialogue with South African leadership to prevent further xenophobic incidents.