…Says “They Are Killing My Fellow Muslims, Not Only Your Christian Brothers, Sisters”
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has lauded President Donald Trump’s decision to ban terrorism financiers and supporters from entering the United States, saying it is a welcome development.
Recall that the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared on Wednesday that the US government will prohibit “visas for those who knowingly direct, authorise, fund, support, or carry out violations of religious freedom”.
Concerned Nigerians and several foreign freedom fighters praised the decision, claiming that Christians are persecuted in Nigeria.
Reacting, Bashir, in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday night, said the visa ban policy is a welcome development.
According to him “This is a welcome development. All individuals, whether in Nigeria or abroad, who are causing trouble, fueling destruction or contributing to the killings in our country should be banned. Ban them all.
“They are also killing my fellow Muslims, not only your Christian brothers and sisters. If they undermine our peace and stability, they should be deprived of the privilege of ever setting foot in the United States again”.
Truth Live News Media reports that Ahmad was a former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari.
He served as the Personal Assistant to the President on New Media and Digital Communications, managing the president’s social media presence and engaging with the public on various digital platforms.
In 2022, Ahmad resigned from his position to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives.
Although he did not secure the party’s ticket, his dedication to public service remained evident.
Ahmad has been vocal on political and social issues, including recent comments on the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafra agitator, and criticizing public figures like Davido for making statements he perceives as unpatriotic