Peter Obi Teaches Bitotry On X (formerly Twitter) - Olubunmi Aro

The comment, “You were not deeply saddened when it happened in Anambra. Bigotry teacher,” in response to Peter Obi’s post about the Maiduguri flooding, accuses him of selective empathy and implies regional favouritism. This type of criticism diminishes the essence of a leader’s expression of concern for national tragedies and shifts the focus to unnecessary political division.

Empathy is not a competition, nor should it be constrained by geography. Leaders should be allowed to show solidarity with all communities in need, regardless of their region or personal ties. Comments like these polarize public discourse and detract from the broader issue at hand, which is the need for collective support during national disasters. Instead of fostering division, the emphasis should be on encouraging compassion for all affected communities.