Olunloyo said that anti-immigrant rhetoric has become a recurring feature of South African politics, especially during periods leading up to major elections.
The Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA) has accused South African politicians of deliberately exploiting anti-Nigerian and anti-migrant sentiments to gain political advantage, alleging that foreign nationals have become convenient scapegoats for the country's economic and governance challenges.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters, spokesperson for NUSA, Akindele Olunloyo, claimed that African migrants, including Nigerians, are frequently targeted during election seasons as politicians seek to rally support by blaming foreigners for problems such as unemployment, crime, and poverty.
Olunloyo said that anti-immigrant rhetoric has become a recurring feature of South African politics, especially during periods leading up to major elections.
“The reality is that migrants, specifically African migrants in South Africa, are poor and voiceless,” Olunloyo said.
