‘Take Over MTN, Make It Fully Nigerian,’ Oshiomhole Urges FG

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has urged the Nigerian Government to ‘take over’ MTN Nigeria from its owners by acquiring their remaining shares in the company.

Oshiomhole recommended this as sanction to South Africa for the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in the country.

The APC chairman also recommended a boycott of all South African goods and services in the country to send a strong message to the country over attacks on foreigners by its citizens.

“This is the time to show commitment to our citizens and show sympathy to our loved ones,” Oshiomhole said in a statement on Thursday.

“This can be done by boycotting South African goods and services beginning with Nigerians refusing to use MTN mobile network.

“Happily, we have indigenous network such as Glo, Airtel and I believe 9Mobile is still standing by.

“If Nigerians boycott the goods and services at least for 30 days; first, to stop using MTN network services, it will send a clear message.

“We have to review all of those things that give South African companies monopoly in which it makes money with very little value addition.

“We think that these steps will be appropriate message to South African government to offer satisfactory explanation.

“It should also pay compensations to those innocent Nigerians whose properties have been looted.

“South African Airways should be stopped, its landing right should be withdrawn and should not have the right to fly any part of Nigeria until these issues are resolved.

“We must protect Nigeria’s image, its citizens and businesses wherever they are,” he said.