- Amaka Sunnberger boasted that she cannot be deported as she is a citizen of Canada
- Some Nigerians defend her saying her threats were only in response to the threats of Edo and Yoruba people
- Nigerians reacted, with some suggesting that her citizenship can be revoked
The woman in the viral video, who threatened the lives of Yoruba and Edo people, Amaka Patience Sunnberger, has said that she cannot be deported because she has a Canadian passport.
Sunnberger said this in a video during a TikTok Live session with her fellow Igbo people in response to a comment which said she would be deported to Nigeria because of her hateful comments.
She said: “Somebody just send message tell me say they arrest me, i dey airport, they wan deport me, with passport? I be Canada pikin.”
She said the person was just lying and proceeded to show her surroundings, confirming that she was at home at the time.
Some Nigerians have also dug up a video of people assumed to be of Benin origin making threats to the lives of Igbo children. Some people, especially Igbi people have defended the woman saying she only responded to those threats from the Benin people.
A few others have also called on the government to prosecute people who have also made threats to Igbo people in Nigeria.
Recall that the chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa identified Amaka Patience Sunnberger as the woman who made threats to the lives of Yoruba and Edo people in Canada. The House of Representatives also filed a petition to the Canadian High Commissioner regarding the matter.
Nigerians react to Sunnberger’s Canada citizenship claim
Some Nigerians believe that having a Canadian passport doesn’t stop her from being prosecuted. Others think her citizenship can be revoked. While some hope she faces the wrath of the law for her actions, others called out the government for not punishing other bigots.
Here are some of the comments:
@seunosewa posted: “She can be charged in Canada as a Canadian.”
@onlineguru__ posted: “A bigotry neglected will give birth to more bigots. All bigotry must be condemned and dealt with.”
@VforVoices posted: “Nigerians have a lot of problems to worry about than this nonsense!!! How much is a cup of garri?”
@jimiroye1 posted: “D fear in her voice is too loud, I hope she gets out of this unmarked and hopefully she will learn some lessons.”
@MJO_Maddox posted: “Bunch of Jobless illiterates. I will continue to condern any form of hate. And i wish everyone can do the same and not remain hypocritical.”
@ShinaToluoni117 posted: “Bcs u already graduated from the University and issued a certificate doesn't mean u are immune to the University discipline. If u carry UNN certificate escape go New Zealand,it is revocable anytime. Same condition apply to the Canadian passport in her hand.”
@Bigcharly7 posted: “IMO this is staged until I read about it on any of the Canadian news media about the prosecution or arrest. I don't underestimate what APC can do.”
@YouCanCallMeOma posted: “This is totally unacceptable and I hope she gets what she deserves.”
@Olusegun2003 posted: “Only if she understood that her citizenship could be revoked for certain reasons.”
@talk2sam4ng2009 posted: “I think her real enemy are those urging her to continue…every passport holder of foreign countries comes with a condition we seem to ignore…your citizenship can be stripped and you’re returned to your home country…pls carful the company you keep..if they keep pushing you…”
Japa: 71,459 Nigerians became Canadian citizens in 19 years
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that 71,459 Nigerians have left the shores of the country and became new Canadian citizens between 2005 and 2024, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Although Nigeria occupies the 10th spot, according to the data, it is the only African country on the list, alongside Asian, North American and European countries.