…By Jack Sylva for TDPel Media. Former Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemate, Pere Egbi, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the mistreatment faced by the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria.
Pere took to Twitter on Tuesday to voice his concerns, highlighting the genuine hatred and unfairness directed towards the Southeastern region of the country.
Pere Shares Personal Encounter and Calls for Honesty
In his tweet, Pere revealed that someone in politics once told him that an Igbo person could never become the President of Nigeria.
He expressed his outrage, stating that if it were not for his restraint, he would have physically confronted the individual.
Pere emphasized the need for the country to confront this serious problem honestly.
Online Hate and Political Space
Pere further observed that he has witnessed significant online hate towards the Igbo tribe, particularly originating from individuals within the political sphere.
He called for an open acknowledgment of the issue, emphasizing that the unfair treatment of the Igbo people is a pressing concern that must be addressed head-on.
Pere Displeased with Elon Musk’s Handling of Verification Badges
Former BBNaija housemate Pere Egbi expressed his dissatisfaction with Twitter CEO Elon Musk regarding the recent developments surrounding verification badges.
Musk made the decision to remove verification badges from celebrities and politicians who had not paid the $8 subscription fee.
Refusal to Pay for Verification Badge
Pere took to Twitter to voice his disapproval of Musk’s actions and declared that he would never pay for the verification badge.
He criticized Musk, stating that the purpose of having the badge had been ruined by these changes.