Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has sparked mixed reactions on social media after being accused of tribalism

 Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has sparked mixed reactions on social media after being accused of tribalism. The controversy began when some users criticized Onakoya's alleged comments, suggesting he only helps the Yoruba tribe. In response, Onakoya took to X to address the accusations, attributing the criticism to tribalism and bigotry. He chose to rise above the negativity, opting to forgive the ignorance of his accuser rather than engage further. The reactions highlight ongoing discussions around ethnicity and bias in Nigeria's online spaces.

Reacting to the chess master's response, many netizens have criticised him for not giving a satisfactory reply to the accusation of only helping Yoruba people. Tunde Onakoya has been urged to prove the tweet wrong by showing how many people from other tribes in Nigeria he has offered assistance to.

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