Imo Speaker warns Nigerians against hate speech

Speaker Acho Ihim

Nigerians of various ethno – political and religious groups in and outside the country have been advised to eschew hate speeches in all its colorations for the peace, unity and positive development of Nigeria.

 The President, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Africa Region, who also is the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable (Dr.) Acho Ihim gave the advise in Owerri, the Imo state capital, in a statement to mark the end of this year’s Eid – El Kabir holidays, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Marcel Ekwezuo.

Dr. Acho Ihim who attributed various skirmishes bedeviling the country to hate speeches which often result to hate actions, stated that Nigeria will be better in all fronts if the citizenry abide by the teachings and tenets of their various religious founders which he said is peaceful and full of admonitions to love one another.

The CPA, Africa Region President who lamented the adverse effects of what he called unwarranted utterances against Nigerians by some Nigerians, explains that history is replete with havocs occasioned by hate speech arguing that this will not do any good to anybody including hate speech peddlers.

Rt. Hon Acho Ihim condemned in strong terms all forms of malicious statements against fellow citizens stressing that hate speeches are destructive, deceitful, deluding and devouring.

According to him, hate speech mongers thrive on falsehood against their victims and in most cases destroy them alongside their positive contributions to the country’s economy.

In place of hate speeches against Nigerians, Dr. Acho Ihim made case for the use of fair and kind words on one another to calm frayed nerves for the good of Nigeria and Nigerians.