Pere, Seyi Law, and Noble Igwe Exchange Words Online Over Tribalistic Differences

Tribalism is still alive and well in Nigeria, and during a recent exchange between celebrities Pere Egbi, Seyi Law, and Noble Igwe, it has reared its head again. The whole saga happened online after Pere tweeted about the hatred he has noticed that Igbos in Nigeria get. This led to a response from Seyi Law, which then led to a response from Noble Igwe, and well, here is how it all went down.

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Pere

The whole thing started when actor and reality TV star, Pere Egbi tweeted saying:

PERE: The hate against the Igbos in Nigeria is real. I AM NOT even Igbo or Yoruba or Hausa and I feel for them. Someone who is in politics once told me that “an Igbo person can never rule Nigeria”. If say Jesus no hold my right hand that day, I for slap am. Online I see lots of hate toward the Igbo tribe. This is coming from people within the political space. We have a serious problem in Nigeria and we need to be honest about it and face it head on. This is unfair.

Seyi Law

Then comedian, Seyi Law, responded to Pere's tweet saying:

SEYI LAW: Pere, I hope we will be discerning enough and wise not to push a narrative of war because of anger. I know that many have called me a tribal bigot for supporting Tinubu, omo ale for not supporting GRV and many more for their own reasons. I have dared them several times to prove all these, but they have failed, and I have concluded that some Nigerians always project their beliefs on others for self-satisfaction.

While some of your statements might not be entirely wrong, I ask you, in all honesty, that if you have researched and probed deeper, why do some people make such statements? People will come come for me definitely, and this is one of the mistakes they keep making. Instead of critically analysing a situation, they believe their angers will change a situation that calls for dialogue.

What are some of the reasons for this notion you expressed? I have asked questions about this several times, and I have also witnessed some of the answers to the notion. While this is painful to discuss, we must come to the table someday.

Firstly, it is the average Igbo man's individualistic nature. Many people of the other tribes have had dealings with some Igbos that have resulted in bad businesses and cheating. Does this justify the notion for some, yes, and to others, maybe. Politics involves the collective and an individualistic mindset can not drive it to success.

Secondly, some Igbos don't have respect for hierarchy or authority, even amongst themselves. They believe that my money places me on equal pedestal with elders as long as I am not begging them for anything. This has always put them in conflict with the culture of other tribes.

Thirdly, some igbos express HATE and a sense of superiority over other tribes without decorum. While many may be quiet about expressing that anger about this, they wait for politics to wield their power. The continuous belief that we do it better and denigrating others from other tribes doing it with never make the Igbos attractive in politics.

Political antecedents have also contributed to this notion, you stated. From Azikiwe to Aguyi Ironsi, bad political moves have put a lot of resentment in the wheels of the Igbos political aspirations. Dr. Soludo has stated that the mob actions of Peter Obi's supporters will set Igbos back politically, and this was collaborated by Dr. Nnamani, but instead of heeding a wise counsel, these men were incinerated.

There are many more to talk about, but I will stop here to receive my whips. While constantly maintained that we must, as a matter of urgency, have a national peace conference to discuss critical issues and resolutions on the Biafra war, national cohesion, political integration, and more, the Igbos must also play their part to foster unity.

However, this justified your anger. Sometimes, we must learn to sit back, reason deeply, and ask the why?. Thanks.

Noble Igwe

Upon seeeing Seyi Law's response, Noble Igwe fired back at the comedian saying:

NOBLE IGWE: The Yorubas are not cheats, they understand life , business and politics, they respect their elders but you didn’t consider any one of them good enough to call WIFE but went to settle down with an Ebere.

I guess respect does not matter in bed.

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