Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has revealed that Nigerian authorities have directed a foreign national, Alex Barbir, to leave the country over alleged actions capable of inciting division.
In a post shared on X, Ahmad claimed that a “reliable source” informed him of the decision, adding that Barbir had been involved in activities that could stir religious tensions in several communities across the North Central region.
According to Ahmad, Barbir had visited multiple towns in the area, allegedly attempting to provoke unrest. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding Nigeria’s unity, stating:
“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 development highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to maintain social cohesion and prevent activities that could destabilize communal harmony. As of now, there has been no direct statement from Alex Barbir regarding the claims.
