The comment garnered mixed reactions in the comments section, with some labeling it an ethnic slur against the Yoruba ethnic group. '”As of the time of the report, the post had attracted more than 3,300 comments and 2,100 likes. Opinions on Obinyan’s statement were divided, with some agreeing and others vehemently disagreeing. Comrade Philip Barnabas concurred with Obinyan but added that every tribe has elements of tribalism, emphasizing that the Yoruba’s tendencies are particularly pronounced. The post demonstrated the complexity of tribal dynamics in Nigeria and sparked a wide range of reactions among netizens.

Source: Punch August 13, 2023 02:14 UTC