Big Brother Naija star, Leo DaSilva, has come to the defense of Nigerian YouTuber, Emdee Tiamiyu, who recently faced backlash for his controversial statements regarding Nigerians using education as a means to gain entry into the UK. Tiamiyu's comments came in the wake of the UK's Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, implementing restrictions on international students bringing family members while pursuing a Masters program.
Leo DaSilva, in his support of Tiamiyu, drew upon his own experience as an immigrant in the UK and highlighted how the country has consistently implemented changes in immigration laws. He stated that the UK has managed to conceal its prejudice against other people and always seeks to protect its own interests. DaSilva emphasized that Tiamiyu should not be blamed for expressing his views and urged the focus to be shifted towards developing Nigeria.
The reality show star took to Twitter and shared his thoughts, saying:
“I just want to point this out, this also happened to us in England a few years after in 2010. Conservatives changed many immigration laws for us. The UK have done this constantly and they just needed this PR not to seem prejudice/racist. He is not at fault at all. We will eventually have to focus on developing Nigeria.
“One of the Worst places for immigrants in Europe but they’ve managed to hide it so well that even immigrants won’t know it’s not a great place for their real progress. I said this about the UK. They have managed to always hide that prejudice towards other people. If you don’t understand their culture you won’t know they really don’t want you in their country.
“Anything that will benefit other people from another country in the Uk, the Uk will always clamp down on it. You can do your research. They never really want any benefit for anyone asides their own people. This is why I always advise Canada or America.”
