Pere Egbi, a former participant on Big Brother Naija, has expressed his concern about what he perceives as unfair treatment of the Igbo tribe by the political class in Nigeria. He shared his thoughts on social media, stating that the Igbo people are being hated in the country.
Pere recounted an incident where a politician told him that an Igbo person could never become the president of Nigeria. He admitted that he was enraged by the statement and was tempted to slap the politician, but he restrained himself due to his religious principles.
The reality star also highlighted the hate campaign against the Igbo people on social media. He observed that the negativity towards the Igbo tribe originates from individuals within the political space. Pere expressed his empathy for the Igbo people, emphasizing that he is neither Igbo, Yoruba, nor Hausa but still feels for them.
In his tweet, Pere called for honesty and the need to confront the issue head-on, stating that the unfair treatment of the Igbo people is a serious problem in Nigeria. His remarks shed light on the existing sentiments and prejudices within the country’s political landscape and the urgent need for dialogue and understanding among different ethnic groups.
