Canadian woman, Amaka Sunnberger sues Abike Dabiri for $500,000 on case of selective justice

In what has stirred up a major conversation about tribalism and leadership in Nigeria, Amaka Sunnberger, a prominent Nigerian influencer, has filed a $500,000 lawsuit against Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), for what her legal team describes as “selective justice.”

What’s the Story?
According to Amaka’s lawyer, the lawsuit revolves around Abike Dabiri’s alleged biased approach to handling tribal remarks. The claim? Dabiri ignored similar tribal comments from people of other ethnic backgrounds but chose to single out Amaka for her own statements. Amaka’s legal team believes this to be unfair and discriminatory, a practice that undermines unity in a country already dealing with complex tribal issues.

The lawsuit is seeking $500,000 in damages, a hefty sum that symbolizes the severity of the allegations. But beyond the money, Amaka says this is about sending a message: **Tribalism has no place in modern Nigeria.**

Tribal issues have long plagued Nigeria, fueling tensions and creating unnecessary divisions among the people. But in 2024, shouldn’t we be moving past this? As Amaka herself put it, **“Normal…