Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Federal Government to revoke the operating licences of South African companies MTN and DSTV in Nigeria, following renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.
Speaking during Senate plenary on Tuesday, Oshiomhole invoked the principle of reciprocity, arguing that Nigeria must respond firmly.
“If you hit me, I’ll hit you. I think it is appropriate in diplomacy. It’s an economic struggle,” he said.
He further proposed nationalising MTN, saying: “Nigeria nationalise it and withdraw its licence,” arguing that the company remits significant revenue out of Nigeria daily.
Senator Victor Umeh also raised alarm over Nigerians in South Africa, calling on the African Union to impose sanctions, warning: “We cannot allow this to continue.”