For Abuja, Oshiomhole MTN DSTV ban xenophobic attacks South Africa don spark serious debate as Senator Adams Oshiomhole call on Federal Government to revoke licences of MTN Nigeria and MultiChoice (owners of DSTV) over fresh attacks on Nigerians for South Africa.
Oshiomhole, wey represent Edo North for Senate, make the call during plenary, say Nigeria must respond strongly based on principle of reciprocity for international relations.
“If dem hit us, we go hit dem back. This one no be time to dey cry, na time to act,” Oshiomhole talk, stressing say the matter na economic struggle.
The former Edo State governor suggest make government even nationalise MTN and withdraw im licence, saying the company dey make huge profit from Nigeria while Nigerians dey suffer hostility abroad.
He also extend the call to DSTV, urging government to revoke the licence of MultiChoice, alleging say the company dey exploit Nigerians financially.
The Senate, meanwhile, condemn the renewed xenophobic attacks for South Africa, urging Federal Government to take urgent diplomatic and security steps to protect Nigerians.
Another senator, Victor Umeh, describe the situation as alarming, saying many Nigerians for South Africa now dey live in fear and no fit move freely.
He also call on African Union to intervene and consider sanctions against South Africa if attacks continue.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, also condemn the killings, describing am as cruel and unacceptable, adding say National Assembly go send delegation to meet South African parliament.
The development don increase pressure on Federal Government to take tougher action as repeated xenophobic violence continue to strain relations between Nigeria and South Africa.
