The controversy surrounding a US Mayor of Nigerian origin reportedly plotting a racist attack on himself has sparked varied reactions. Among them was a troubling comment: “Na Yoruba people trademark be that… betrayals, racism, and bigotry.”

This kind of tribal stereotyping is deeply harmful, as it unfairly attributes an individual’s actions to an entire ethnic group. Such narratives not only encourages division but also distract from addressing the real issue of accountability and ethics.

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