Following the statement by Omoyele Sowore criticizing President Tinubu’s potential ambassadorial appointments, a number of reactions emerged online, some political, some controversial. One comment stood out for crossing into ethnic stereotyping: “Who else notice that Yoruba people eyes have enter inside because of hunger.”
This remark shifts the conversation from accountability and governance to mocking an entire ethnic group. It frames Yoruba people as desperate or suffering in a way that generalizes the experiences of millions, turning a political debate into a source of division. Comments like this are dangerous because they divert attention from the original critique about corruption and appointments, replacing it with ethnic mockery. Social media discourse benefits from facts and policy debate, not sweeping insults that inflame tensions and reinforce harmful stereotypes.
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