- Abike Dabiri-Erewa Urges Calm as Violence Erupts Over Cultural Event in South Africa
- Dabiri-Erewa described the situation as a misunderstanding, noting that tensions may have arisen from misinterpretations surrounding the event
- Local South African groups and political organisations, including ActionSA and the Patriotic Alliance, expressed concern over the development
Abike Dabiri-Erewa has urged Nigerians living in South Africa to remain calm following reports of violence linked to a cultural celebration.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the advisory comes as the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed that the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria has begun investigating the incident.
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Dabiri-Erewa described the situation as a misunderstanding, noting that tensions may have arisen from misinterpretations surrounding the event. She appealed to all parties involved to avoid escalation while investigations continue.
The incident reportedly followed a protest in KuGompo City, formerly known as East London, in the Eastern Cape. The protest was triggered after the coronation of a Nigerian national, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, as “Igwe Ndigbo na East London.”
Local South African groups and political organisations, including ActionSA and the Patriotic Alliance, expressed concern over the development. They argued that there is no constitutional backing for foreigners to assume traditional leadership titles within the province.
The groups, alongside civic organisations and traditional authorities, reportedly submitted a petition to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, calling for clarity and action on the matter.
Authorities say efforts are ongoing to calm tensions and ensure the safety of Nigerians in the area as the situation is being reviewed.
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