05/05/2026
During the plenary, Senator Adams Oshiomole threw jigs at South African government in response to the recent xenophobic attacks on black people in South Africa. In his words, "they say Nigerians are taking their jobs, Nigerians should come back home to take over the job of MTN and DSTV".
Former Edo State governor and senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has sparked strong reactions after urging Nigeria to take firm economic action against South African companies over the treatment of Nigerians abroad.
He therefore called for the revocation of operations of companies like DStv, accusing them of exploiting Nigerians.
“ Our government should revoke the DSTV, which is also a South African Company, carrying away millions of dollars, even abúsing, resorting to practices that would not even be accepted in South Africa,” he said.
The senator dismissed emotional responses, insisting the issue demands decisive action. “We didn’t come here to shed tears. If you h!t me, I hit you. I think it is appropriate in diplomacy,” he declared.
Framing the situation as an “economic struggle,” Oshiomhole argued that if Nigerians are being accused of taking jobs in South Africa, then Nigerians should reclaim opportunities at home from foreign companies like MTN and DStv.
“What the Black South Africans are saying is that Nigerians are taking their jobs. Okay, Nigerians, come home and take over the job of MTN, take over the job of DSTV,” he said.
He maintained that stronger retaliation would force South Africa’s leadership to act. “When we hi!t back, the President of South Africa will recognize that Nigerians cannot be treated this way,” he added.
He, however, suggested legal processes, stating that crimes should be handled through the law, not v!olence. “If a crime has been committed, they have the right to bring any such person to justice. But to k!ll our people as if we are helpless, we are not.”
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