Ambassador Lilian Onoh has called out Abike Dabiri for who she truly is, ethnic b!got, imagine a government official like Abike Dabiri coming on social media everyday to do b!gotry that tells a lot about the people currently running the affairs of Nigeria.

Nigeria’s political scene is never lacking in drama, and the latest uproar revolves around Ambassador Lilian Onoh, the former High Commissioner to Namibia, who has boldly taken a stand against Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).

Ambassador Lilian Onoh

In a striking and thorough critique, Amb. Onoh accused Dabiri of engaging in what she calls “impressive ethnic baiting” — a deliberate tactic of using ethnicity to distract, divide, and sway public opinion.

Who Is Amb. Lilian Onoh?

Amb. Lilian Onoh is a well-respected Nigerian diplomat known for her candidness and her willingness to tackle controversial topics head-on. Over the years, she has earned a reputation for calling out misgovernance and shedding light on the inner workings of Nigeria’s diplomatic landscape.

Ambassador Lilian Onoh

Her choice to publicly confront Dabiri isn’t surprising — she has always been someone who speaks truth to power, no matter the fallout.

The Accusations Against Abike Dabiri

Onoh claims that Abike Dabiri has mastered the art of ethn!c baiting — using tr!bal sentiments as a shield to dodge criticism or accountability. She argues that instead of addressing the real issues at NiDCOM or backing her policies with solid facts, Dabiri often resorts to ethn!c narratives to garner support or silence dissent.  Ambassador Lilian Onoh

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This approach, Onoh warns, might seem effective in the short run, but it ultimately poses a threat to Nigeria’s already fragile unity.

Why This Matters

Nigeria is a nation struggling with significant ethnic divisions. From the North-South divide to ongoing tr!bal conflicts, any form of ethn!c baiting by public officials can exacerbate the crisis.    Ambassador Lilian Onoh

Critics are saying that leaders like Dabiri, who occupy important roles in government, should be concentrating on fostering national unity, accountability, and transparency instead of wielding identity politics as a weapon.  Ambassador Lilian Onoh

Onoh’s bold move has sparked a wave of reactions on social media. Some Nigerians are cheering her on for having the guts to confront Dabiri, while others view it as just another power struggle among the elite that won’t bring about any real change.

Nonetheless, the accusations are resonating because they highlight a bigger issue: the manipulation of ethnicity as a political strategy in Nigeria.

Amb. Lilian Onoh’s passionate critique of Abike Dabiri goes beyond a mere personal attack — it serves as a cautionary tale about the risks posed by leaders who take advantage of Nigeria’s ethnic divisions for their own benefit.

As the discussion heats up, one thing is certain: Nigeria can’t afford leaders who choose ethnic division over the greater good of nation-building.

The lingering question is: Will Abike Dabiri address these claims, or will she opt for silence as her response?

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