Xenophobia: Don’t use MTN, other South African goods, services — Oshiomhole

The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, has urged Nigerians to boycott South African goods and services to protest the killings of Nigerians and other nationals living in that country.

Oshiomhole gave the advice at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday.

He recalled that over the past one year, Nigerians have been maltreated in one part of South Africa or the other.

“This is the time to show commitment to our citizens and show sympathy to our loved ones.

“This can be done by boycotting South African goods and services beginning with Nigerians refusing to use MTN mobile network.

“Happily, we have indigenous network such as Glo, Airtel and I believe 9Mobile is still standing by.

“If Nigerians boycott the goods and services at least for 30 days; first, to stop using MTN network services, it will send a clear message.

“We have to review all of those things that give South African companies monopoly in which it makes money with very little value addition.

“We think that these steps will be appropriate message to South African government to offer satisfactory explanation.

“It should also pay compensations to those innocent Nigerians whose properties have been looted.

“South African Airways should be stopped, its landing right should be withdrawn and should not have the right to fly any part of Nigeria until these issues are resolved.

“We must protect Nigeria’s image, its citizens and businesses wherever they are,” he said.

 

 

– NAN

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2 Responses to “Xenophobia: Don’t use MTN, other South African goods, services — Oshiomhole”

  1. Unknown's avatar

    A fool will always be fool. Nigerian are in South Africa u as d national chairman of d ruling party instead of moving soldier der for peace keeping or going der to stand for us. U are advising us to stop using der product n services mean while more Nigerian are dieing der. If ur child was der is dis d movement you will take

  2. Unknown's avatar

    Nigeria is not on a good footing economically to boycott essential goods and services from other countries. The country has forfeited it’s rightful place in global affairs as a result of corruption, mass looting, neglect of its citizenry, decaying infrastructure, joblessness, insecurity, and poverty. Take care of your own, and others will accord you the respect you deserve.

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