As reported on social media, Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Nigerian national living in Canada, has asserted that her citizenship shields her from arrest or deportation in light of an investigation initiated by Canadian authorities.
This inquiry arose after she made controversial statements aimed at the Yoruba and Benin communities during a TikTok livestream, which subsequently circulated on social media platform X.
The provocative nature of her comments has sparked considerable outrage, prompting calls for action from notable figures such as Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.
In her defense, Sunnberger argued that her Canadian citizenship grants her immunity from any legal repercussions, highlighting the differences between the legal systems of Canada and Nigeria.
She has downplayed fears of deportation, asserting her presence in Canada and questioning the legitimacy of the claims surrounding her potential arrest.
However, critics have pointed out that citizenship can indeed be revoked in Canada for serious offenses, including terrorism, treason, or espionage, which could apply to dual nationals convicted of such crimes in either Canadian or foreign jurisdictions.
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