Xenophobia: Labour Party wants SA Zulu king prosecuted

Labour Party has condemned the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa (SA), calling on African Leaders to take the Zulu king before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for inciting violence against foreigners residing in the country.
This was contained in a statement by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Barrister Ebere Ifendu, who described the act as “very painful.”
The statement said: “Labour Party condemns the xenophobic attacks going on in SA. Nigeria made contributions to support the fight against the Apartheid regime in South Africa, especially the contributions of Nigerian workers, who made direct deductions from their salary to liberate South Africans.
“It is, therefore, very painful to see that a country we gave our all is now fighting against other Africans, including Nigerians.”
According to the statement, the attack on foreigners is against what the late president Nelson Mandela and the Revered Bishop Desmond Tutu fought for.
The statement called on the federal government to immediately evacuate Nigerians from SA, as well as recall the Nigerian Ambassador to South Africa.
It also urged the federal government to sanction South African businesses in Nigeria and cut every diplomatic ties with South Africa, while calling on President Zuma to immediately stop the killings and looting going on in his Country.
In another development the party has commiserated with the Family of Late Comrade Uche Chukwumerije, including the Government and People of Abia state on the death of the Senator who represented Abia North Senatorial zone.
The party described his death as a “rude shock,” adding that he was a worker- friendly parliamentarian who supported the welfare of Nigerian workers.
“A man of courage and truth, who always stood on the part of justice and equity; the Labour Party family will miss his robust and fearless contributions towards preserving democracy and good governance in Nigeria.”