Ahmed Isah, widely recognized as ‘Ordinary President’ and host of the Brekete Family show on Human Rights Radio and Television, has highlighted that the mistreatment of Nigerians is not confined to South Africa but occurs in many nations worldwide. During his broadcast on Tuesday, he referenced the recent xenophobic violence in South Africa, where several Nigerian, Ghanaian, and other African nationals have been killed.
Ordinary President pointed out the historical support Nigeria provided to South African freedom fighters, including scholarships for South Africans in Nigerian schools and asylum for those escaping persecution. He contrasted this with the current hostility, noting that the attacks are not exclusively targeting Nigerians but also affect other African nationals like Zimbabweans, Rwandans, and Tanzanians.
He emphasized a pattern of differential treatment, stating that the anger and bitterness against Nigerians are particularly pronounced. ‘Look at how they treat other nationals versus how they treat Nigerians,’ he said. He argued that this bias extends beyond South Africa, citing examples from Canada, India, and other countries, where Nigerians fill prisons disproportionately. He attributed this systemic injustice to poor leadership in Nigeria, which he claims leaves the country vulnerable to such discrimination.