Oshiomhole Calls for Crackdown on MTN, DSTV as Nigeria Reacts to Fresh South Africa Attacks

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has urged the Federal Government to take strong retaliatory economic measures against South African businesses operating in Nigeria following renewed attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Oshiomhole argued that Nigeria should reconsider the presence of major South African-owned companies such as MTN and DSTV if attacks on its citizens continue.

He described the situation as unacceptable and called for a tougher diplomatic posture, insisting that economic pressure should be part of Nigeria’s response strategy.

“I am not going to shed tears. If you hit me, I hit you. I think it is appropriate in diplomacy. It is an economic struggle,” he said on the Senate floor.

Oshiomhole also suggested that Nigerians should take advantage of employment opportunities created by South African companies operating locally, arguing that the country must not remain passive in the face of repeated hostility.

According to him, continued violence against Nigerians abroad must attract consequences that go beyond diplomatic statements, warning that lives should not be treated with disregard.

He maintained that while legal processes should address criminal cases in South Africa, Nigeria must not tolerate what he described as repeated attacks on its citizens and businesses.

Reports indicate that Nigerians in South Africa have once again faced xenophobic violence, with several incidents involving attacks on individuals and destruction of property.

The latest comments are expected to add to ongoing diplomatic conversations between both countries over the safety of foreign nationals and the protection of business interests.