Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has disclosed that a foreign national, Alex Barbir, has been directed by Nigerian authorities to leave the country for allegedly attempting to incite division.
In a post shared on X, Ahmad said a “reliable source” confirmed that Barbir engaged in activities aimed at provoking religious tensions in parts of the country.
According to Ahmad, Barbir traveled to several communities in the North Central region, where he reportedly sought to stir unrest.
He wrote:
“A reliable source has informed me that the hate monger, Mr. Alex Barbir, has been ordered by the authorities to leave this country. Since arriving in Nigeria, he has been attempting to ignite religious tensions, particularly in communities he visited across the North Central region. Our nation’s peace and unity must never be compromised and anyone found promoting division should be held accountable. You cannot come into our country, take advantage of our fragile unity and existing security challenges to create provocative content and attempt to ignite division and then expect to walk away without being held responsible. Nope!”
The announcement highlights the government’s stance on safeguarding national unity and taking action against individuals accused of attempting to destabilize social harmony.
