Nigerian Councillor in Meath Calls for Bertie Ahern to Apologise Immediately for Comments on African Immigrants
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is facing criticism after comments he made about immigration during a byelection canvass were recorded and shared online. In the footage, Ahern said he believed there were “too many” migrants coming into Ireland and specifically referenced African migrants.The comments have sparked backlash across the political spectrum, with Fianna Fáil deputy leader Jack Chambers calling the remarks “totally wrong and inappropriate.”Fine Gael councillor in Navan, Yemi Adenuga, who is originally from Nigeria, has also strongly criticised the comments, saying she was “deeply…
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