South Africans won't feel safe in Nigeria if I were the president — Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode 

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the series of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

He said despite several reports of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians by the South Africans, President Muhammadu Buhari is doing nothing to stop it.



In a post on his official Facebook page, the former minister said that the South African citizens and their companies in Nigeria won't feel safe if he was the president of the country.

"Look at what Buhari has reduced us to! The South Africans will pay dearly for this affront! If I were President of Nigeria no South African or South African company would feel safe in Nigeria at this point. Buhari will not be there forever and we have long memories! They WILL pay!



Meanwhile President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday expressed “deep concern,” over the attacks on Nigerian citizens and their properties in South Africa.

His reaction is contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.




The statement reads: “Consequently, the President has instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to summon the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria and get a brief on the situation; express Nigeria’s displeasure over the treatment of her citizens; and assurance of the safety of their lives and property.

“President Buhari has also despatched a Special Envoy to convey to President Cyril Ramaphosa his concerns and also interact with his South African counterpart on the situation.

“The Special Envoy is expected to arrive in Pretoria latest Thursday, September 5, 2019.”