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Nigerian-born activist Solomon Izang Ashoms has criticised the March and March Movement, claiming its protests have strayed from advocating for stricter immigration laws to targeting all foreigners.
The group recently staged nationwide protests demanding the immediate deportation of undocumented individuals.
Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Ashoms described the surge in anti-foreigner demonstrations as “unfortunate”, suggesting that many participants lacked education regarding the complexities of migration.
“This is something that [also] happened 10 years ago,” Ashoms said. “We thought government and the civil sector would take the opportunity to educate the public, but there is still a significant lack of understanding.”
Ashoms warned that false information spread by some civil society groups is inciting hatred. He pointed to organisations such as Operation Dudula and March and March, accusing them of prioritising emotional sentiment over factual accuracy.
“We see a lot of information being spread that simply isn’t true,” he said. “It is based on emotion and is transitioning into a place of hate. This is a dangerous path that will inevitably lead to more violence.”
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