UK councillor's apology not remorseful, says Nigerian community leader
Godwin Ejeh, a leader in the Sunderland Nigerian community, has criticized the apology issued by Reform UK councillor Glenn Gibbins regarding past racist social media posts. Ejeh argues the apology lacks genuine remorse and fails to address the specific victims of the offensive comments.
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This highlights ongoing tensions regarding political accountability and the adequacy of apologies for hate speech in local government.
UK councillor's apology not remorseful, says Nigerian community leader - Businessday NG
UK councillor’s apology not remorseful, says Nigerian community leader
Godwin Ejeh, leader of the Nigerian Community Sunderland, has remarked that the manner in which Glenn Gibbins, a Reform UK councillor’s tendered his apology over a 2024 racist social media post directed at the Nigerian community, is not remorseful. Reports also reveal that members of Sunderland Nigerian Community share the same sentiment. According to Ejeh, “The way it’s put in the apology, is not remorseful. He has said this against Nigerians. This is what he has been asked to do and it’s not directed at the victims against who has committed this offence.” Read also: UK unveils £15m growth plan to accelerate Nigeria’s reforms
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