Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Canadian-Nigerian woman, has downplayed the possibility of arrest or deportation following calls from the Nigerian House of Representatives for her prosecution. The House urged the Canadian government to take legal action against Sunnberger for inciting violence and making genocidal threats against Yoruba and Benin people.
In a viral video that surfaced on X.com (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Sunnberger confidently dismissed any potential legal repercussions, citing her Canadian citizenship as a shield. “Somebody just sent me a message, saying they want to arrest and deport me. With a passport? I’m a Canadian child,” she boasted, highlighting what she perceives as the difference between the Canadian and Nigerian legal systems, where arrests can occur without proper questioning.
The controversy began earlier in the week when a video of Sunnberger making inflammatory and threatening remarks against Yoruba and Benin people during a TikTok virtual meeting went viral. Claiming to be a resident of Ontario, Canada, she vowed to harm any Yoruba or Benin individuals she encountered, leading to widespread outrage.
In response to her comments, the Nigerian House of Representatives formally requested the Canadian government to investigate and prosecute Sunnberger, stating that her actions violate both international and Canadian laws. The House emphasized the seriousness of her incitement and called for swift action to address the threats she made.
