Bashir Ahmad, who previously served as an aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, claims that Israel and its Western allies are against Nigeria due to the country’s principled stance on the Palestinian issue.
Ahmad shared this insight in a post on his official X account on Friday.
He emphasized that the comments made by Vice-President Kashim Shettima regarding Nigeria’s position on the Palestinian issue do not reflect his personal views or those of any individual leader.
Instead, Ahmad stated that these remarks represent the official and longstanding stance of Nigeria as a sovereign nation.
He explained that this position is based on justice, international law, and Nigeria’s historical commitment to supporting oppressed peoples worldwide.
“You don’t need to subtly inform us of what we already understand. Israel and its Western allies are acting against Nigeria solely because of our principled stance on the Palestinian issue.
“What Vice President Shettima expressed was not his personal opinion or that of any single leader; it is the official and enduring position of Nigeria as a sovereign nation.
“Any Nigerian leader who speaks at the United Nations will consistently reaffirm our stance, which is firmly based on the two-state solution to the Israel–Palestine conflict,” he wrote.