I’m a Canadian Citizen, I Can’t Be Deported,” Says Woman Accused of Threatening Yoruba, Benin People

A Canadian-Nigerian woman, Amaka Patience Sunnberger, has brushed off concerns about potential arrest or deportation after the Nigerian House of Representatives called on the Canadian government to prosecute her for inciting violence against Yoruba and Benin people.

In a video that went viral on X.com on Thursday, Sunnberger, who is based in Ontario, Canada, boasted about her Canadian citizenship, claiming it shields her from legal repercussions. “Someone sent me a message saying they want to arrest and deport me. With what passport? I’m a Canadian citizen,” she declared. “Look at me now, I’m at home. Why would I lie?”

The controversy erupted earlier in the week when a video surfaced showing Sunnberger making threatening remarks towards Yoruba and Benin people during a TikTok livestream. Her comments sparked widespread outrage, leading the Nigerian House of Representatives to urge Canadian authorities to investigate and prosecute her under international and Canadian laws.

The House of Representatives emphasized that Sunnberger’s remarks incite violence and genocide, which are serious offenses under both international and Canadian legal frameworks. Despite this, Sunnberger remains defiant, confidently asserting that Canada’s legal system is not like Nigeria’s, where she alleges arrests are made without due process.