The verbal exchange between singer Skales and former Presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has taken a heated turn. Skales has fired back at Bashir, calling him a fool and a terrorist sympathizer. This comes after Bashir called on security agents to investigate and apprehend US Missionary Alex Barbir, who had shared a video criticizing President Bola Tinubu over the Palm Sunday attack in Jos that left at least 25 people dead.
Bashir's statement was met with swift criticism from Skales, who accused him and the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari of being part of the problems facing Nigerians. Skales claimed that terrorist activities worsened during their tenure and that they failed to address the issues. He also expressed sympathy for the victims of the Palm Sunday attack, but reserved his anger for Bashir.
The exchange between Skales and Bashir has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many Nigerians weighing in on the issue.
Bashir Ahmad's call for the investigation of US Missionary Alex Barbir raises serious questions about the administration's commitment to free speech. The fact that Skales was quick to call out Bashir and the Buhari administration for their handling of terrorism during their tenure suggests that Nigerians are not buying the government's claims of being firm and decisive on national security. The administration's response to the Palm Sunday attack in Jos and its handling of terrorism in general will be crucial in determining its reputation on this issue.
