Onanuga, Bashir Ahmad Should Apologise to Igbos, Nigerians – Charles Awuzie

• Charles Awuzie has called on presidential aide Bayo Onanuga and former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad to apologise to Igbos and Nigerians for their past divisive statements.
• In a Facebook post, Awuzie noted that both men who are now preaching unity following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat against Nigeria had previously made comments that fueled ethnic and religious division.
• He reminded Onanuga of his remark that “Igbo-Lagosians are not Lagos-enough to participate in Lagos politics,” and Bashir Ahmad’s past claim of being proud to be called an “Islamic extremist.”

A South Africa-based Nigerian cybersecurity expert, Charles Awuzie, has called on presidential aide Bayo Onanuga and former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad to apologise to Igbos and Nigerians for their past divisive remarks.

In a Facebook post on Monday, Awuzie accused both men—who are now advocating unity following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat against Nigeria—of previously deepening ethnic and religious divisions.

Awuzie wrote:
“BAYO Onanuga and Bashir Ahmad: What Have You Both Learnt From This Period?

Bayo is now preaching UNITY. Bayo is calling for EVERY Nigerian, despite tribe, party, or religion, to rally round our sovereign nation, but the same Bayo declared Igbo-Lagosians as not Lagos-enough to participate in Lagos politics.

We can’t heal as a nation until we speak these truths.

Bashir Ahmad publicly declared that he’s proud to be called an Islamic extremist. But today, Bashir is preaching a different message.

But let’s not forget that people like Bayo and Bashir owe Nigerians from the South East and Nigerians of other religions an apology.

Bayo works for the Presidency. Maybe the President should ensure he apologises. His tweet hurt a lot of people who have invested in Lagos believing in the dream of One Nigeria. A National leader like Bayo should never be seen strengthening the lines that divide us.”

He added:
“Bayo now knows that if Trump invades Nigeria and things get out of hand, tribalism will melt away and only true nationalism will save us. Bashir is now realising that extremism of any kind is evil against true nationalism.”

Awuzie further noted that “Nigeria remains deeply divided because leaders have benefited from the divisions, while those who advocate unity and patriotism are often ridiculed.”

He urged Nigerians to learn from the moment, saying:
“Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria should serve as a wake-up call for national reflection and unity. Continued corruption and disunity could make us vulnerable to foreign exploitation.”