‘Expulsion of Alex Barbir in order’ – Islamic group

An Islamic group operating under the aegis of Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, said, the expulsion of an American missionary, Alex Barbir from the country was in order.

The Executive Chairman of MPAC, Disu Karma, reacting to the development, said, it was a clear message that Nigeria will not condone foreigners hiding under religious pretext to sow division.

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Commending the Federal Government, the group said, nobody should be allowed to sow discord, violence and heighten the already fragile security landscape.

The Islamic body said Alex Barbir was involved in making inflammatory statement and his involvement in affairs of the country was capable of worsening insecurity in the country.

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Karma said: “His utterances and engagements went beyond the boundaries of religious expression and entered the dangerous territory of incitement, contributing to tensions that have tragically resulted in loss of lives”, it added.

MPAC added that, “Alex Barbir was not in Nigeria to preach the message of peace, compassion, and coexistence as exemplified by Jesus Christ (AS).

“Rather, he operated under the guise of missionary and humanitarian work while actively promoting a divisive and dangerous ideology aimed at mobilising vulnerable youths towards violence and hate-driven actions.

The group called on the Federal Government to further investigate individuals and networks connected to the expelled American missionary.

Of particular concern, it said, was the leading role played by Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, who reportedly provided a platform for the dissemination of this dangerous rhetoric, also sharing the platform with Alex to demonise Islam and Muslims.

“Those who knowingly enabled or amplified such incitement must be treated as collaborators in actions that threaten national peace and unity”, it added.

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