House of Reps has written Canadian government after a Nigerian woman, Patience Amaka Sunnberger, thr3atened to kpai her compatriots. urges prosecution
On behalf of the Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Group and the House Committee on Diaspora Matters, we are writing to express our deep concern regarding the actions of Ms. Amaka Patience Sunberger, a Nigerian citizen residing in Canada.
Ms. Sunberger has recently been recorded making inflammatory statements that incite violence against the Yoruba and Edo ethnic groups in Nigeria, including advocating for the po#soning of food and water supplies to achieve their mass g£nocide.
Details of the Incident
Ms. Sunberger’s recorded statements constitute a direct threat to the lives and safety of millions of Nigerians. Her incitement to volence and call for gen cide through pooning are not only deeply troubling but also represent a clear violation of multiple international, Canadian, and Ontario laws. Such rhetoric is d@ngerous and has the potential to incite real-world vi%lence, both in Nigeria and within the Nigerian diaspora.
Violation of International, Canadian, and Ontario Laws
1. International Law Violations
– International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) – Article 20(2):
Ms. Sunberger’s actions violate Article 20(2) of the ICCPR, which prohibits advocacy of national, racial, or religious ha red that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, or vi%lence.
• International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) – Article 4:
Her conduct also contravenes Article 4 of ICERD, which mandates state parties to take effective measures against the dissemination of ideas based on racial superiority or hagred, including the inclement to g£nocide.
2. Canadian Federal Law Violations
– Criminal Code of Canada – Section 318 (1):
The promotion of gerocide, as advocated by Ms. Sunberger, directly violates Section 318 (1) of the Criminal Code of Canada, which criminalises the promotion or advocacy of gen%cide against any identifiable group.
– Criminal Code of Canada – Section 319 (1):
Her public incitement of hared against the Yoruba and Edo people is prohibited under
Section 319 (1), which criminalises the communication of statements in public that incite ha red against any identifiable group, where such incitement is likely to lead to a breach of the peace.
– Criminal Code of Canada – Section 319 (2):
Furthermore, her willful promotion of h@tred through the advocacy of mass poisoning and g£nocide is punishable under Section 319 (2) of the Criminal Code.
– Criminal Code of Canada – Section 264.1:
Ms. Sunberger’s thre ts to use poisoning as a method of kilong also violate Section 264.1 of the Criminal Code, which prohibits the utterance of threats to cause de@th or bodily h@rm.
3. Ontario Law Violations
– Ontario Human Rights Code – Sections 1 & 13(1):
Her hae speech violates Sections 1 and 13 (1) of the Ontario Human Rights Code, which protect individuals from discrimination and haras ment on the basis of race and ethnicity. Her advocacy for the mass genocide of specific ethnic groups directly contravenes these protections.
Request for Immediate Action
In light of the seriousness of these violations, we respectfully request the following actions:
1. Investigation: An immediate and thorough investigation should be conducted into Ms. Sunberger’s actions by Canadian law enforcement and appropriate authorities.
2. Prosecution: We urge that Ms. Sunberger be prosecuted under the relevant sections of the Criminal Code of Canada to hold her accountable for her incitement to g£nocide and hat£ speech.
3. Public Denouncement: We request that the Canadian government issue a public condemnation of Ms. Sunberger’s actions to reaffirm Canada’s commitment to combatting ha e speech, vi%lence, and g€nocide.
4. Collaboration with Nigerian Authorities: We also request that Canadian authorities collaborate with Nigerian authorities to prevent any potential escalation of vi%lence as a result of Ms. Sunberger’s incitement, and to ensure that justice is served.
Conclusion
Canada and Nigeria share a strong bilateral relationship founded on mutual respect for human rights and the rule of law. The actions of Ms. Sunberger threaten to undermine these values. We trust that you will take all necessary steps to address this issue in accordance with Canadian and international law.
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