ABUJA, Nigeria – Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has alleged that a United States-based missionary, Alex Barbir, has been directed by authorities to leave Nigeria.
Okay News reports that Ahmad made the claim in a post on Wednesday, stating that the individual was accused of attempting to incite religious tensions, particularly in communities across the North-Central region of the country.
According to him, “A reliable source has informed me that the hate monger, Mr. Alex Barbir, has been ordered by the authorities to leave this country.” He further alleged, “Since arriving in Nigeria, he has been attempting to ignite religious tensions, particularly in communities he visited across the North Central region.”
Ahmad emphasized the need to safeguard national unity, adding: “Our nation’s peace and unity must never be compromised and anyone found promoting division should be held accountable.”
As of the time of reporting, there has been no official confirmation from government authorities regarding the alleged directive.
