Professor OSINBAJO’s latest assurance followed series of consultations with leaders from the North and Southeast, as well as the media over the last two weeks.
In a statement from the presidency, OSINBAJO recalled that the meetings were convened to provide a platform for open discussions between the concerned stakeholders and by extension the Nigerian public on issues relating to the unity, peace and security of country.
The Acting President condemned all the hateful and divisive rhetoric by the concerned groups of Northern and South eastern youths while affirming supremacy of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which he said is the ultimate basis for the unity of Nigeria.
He said the Constitution guarantees freedom of residence and of movement for all Nigerians anywhere in the country, without fear of discrimination or prejudice.
The Acting president stressed the need to draw a line between the freedom of expression guaranteed by the Constitution and the degeneration of such expression into hateful rhetoric, prejudice and hatred.
He said under no circumstances will Government condone or tolerate hate speech in any way or form.
The position of the Acting President was contained in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media LAOLU AKANDE.
