Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad condemns the trend of labeling all crimes in Nigeria as Fulani-related, stressing that this unjust practice breeds hate and misunderstanding between ethnic groups.
Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential aide, has expressed concern over the increasing tendency to label every crime in Nigeria as being committed by Fulanis. In a post on his social media account, Ahmad clarified that while he condemns the criminal actions of some Fulani herdsmen, he finds it troubling that nearly every crime—whether in the North, South, East, or West—is automatically associated with the Fulani ethnic group.
Ahmad emphasized that this blanket accusation disregards the complexities of crime in Nigeria, which often involve communal clashes or personal disputes. He pointed out that such labeling is harmful not only to the Fulani community but also to other groups in Nigeria, like the Hausa, who are also victims of the same atrocities. Ahmad argued that labeling all crimes as Fulani-related creates an environment of hate and misunderstanding, which worsens tensions between ethnic groups.
Furthermore, Ahmad called for more Fulani voices to speak out against these false and dangerous narratives. He reminded Nigerians that every tribe—whether Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, or others—has both good and bad people, making it unjust to judge entire communities based on the actions of a few individuals. Ahmad’s remarks come at a time when ethnic relations and identity are hotly debated in the country.
