A Nigerian businesswoman, Ruth Abioye, has ignited a firestorm of criticism after a Facebook post targeting the Igbo ethnic group went viral. In the post, she explicitly stated that she would rejoice over the death of any Igbo person, regardless of whether they are bigots, and issued grim predictions about the fate of Igbo parents and children.
Viral Post Details
Abioye's now-viral Facebook post contained a series of statements wishing death upon Igbo families. She wrote, "This is not a prayer but a sure thing. You igbos with parents, your parent would use their hands and bury you all. You Igbos with children, your children will die before you!"
The businesswoman further declared, "Since you love to use death as a score to your political stand... Any death, be it a bigot or not in as much you are Igbo I will rejoice." She also shared a photo of a man holding his infant daughter, stating, "For this picture, this man will use his hand and bury all the children made through his Sperm."
Reactions and Accusations
The post has since gone viral, drawing widespread condemnation from social media users who have accused Abioye of Igbophobia. Many have criticized her for promoting ethnic hatred and inciting violence. The post also included a reference to the "Omoluabi" ethos, which she claimed was ending, and quoted Matthew 7:12, the Golden Rule.
In her post, she wrote, "EDIT: The end of the Omoluabi era in me is gone, I am not God but I will give you Igbos in General the taste of your medicine... Is the Omoluabi in Us, that made we Yorubas not to ever rejoice over someone's death... So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12."
Impact and Fallout
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about hate speech and ethnic tensions in Nigeria, with many calling for action against Abioye. As of the time of this report, there has been no official response from authorities, but the post has already had a significant impact, further polarizing discussions along ethnic lines and drawing attention to the dangers of unchecked online rhetoric.
