Former Canadian Lawmaker, Kaycee Madu Condemns Ex-Buhari Aide Bashir Ahmad for Alleged Support of Islamic Terrorism, Cites Personal Encounters With Boko Haram and Deep-Rooted Extremism in Northern Nigeria

Former Canadian lawmaker and former Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta, Kaycee Madu, has strongly criticized Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing him of openly supporting Islamic terrorism and extremism in Nigeria.

Madu, who previously represented Edmonton-South West in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, delivered his sharp condemnation on X, expressing deep concern over Ahmad’s “consistent excuses made on behalf of terrorists” responsible for devastating communities across Northern Nigeria.

According to Madu, Nigeria continues to face relentless assaults from Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other terror groups “terrorising Nigeria and murdering Christians, Muslims, burning churches and wreaking havoc on non-Muslim communities in the Middle-Belt of Nigeria.”

His reaction came after an online exchange between Ahmad and an X user who criticized the life sentence issued to Nnamdi Kanu by a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Ahmad had labeled the user an “international terrorist apologist,” a comment that triggered Madu’s fierce response.

Writing on X, Madu said, “Whilst not holding brief for anyone, in a sane country governed by the rule of law, justice, equity, fairness, blind to tribalism, someone like you @BashirAhmaad would have been charged for several crimes, including criminal incitement of violence, support of extreme Islamist terrorism and terrorism in general.”

Madu further explained that the Northeast remains engulfed in insecurity due to the unrestrained activities of terrorists, stressing that schoolchildren, women, and innocent citizens “are constantly raped and sold to Islamic extremists in hundreds.”

He also pointed to the severe toll the prolonged insurgency has taken on the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing it as a major factor weakening military strength in the region. According to him, “governors and top government officials have been fingered as founders and sponsors of these criminal acts.”

Drawing from personal experiences, Madu narrated how his early legal career in Borno State exposed him to the brutality and depth of the insurgency. He revealed that he had firsthand encounters with Boko Haram members “from various prisons in remote areas of Borno State,” adding that he “interviewed them and dealt with them in courts in Maiduguri.”

He noted, “The founders and sponsors of Boko Haram have been Governors, commissioners, ministers and we even find them in the highest office of the land, the presidency.”

In a deeply personal reflection, Madu emphasized his affection for the Kanuri people and the country as a whole, saying:

“First, there is a deep love in my heart for the Kanuri people of Borno State. I love them till this day… What they have endured is evil.”

He continued, “Second, I love Nigeria and wish her success… I have always believed Nigeria holds the key to Africa’s and black peoples’ greatness and the chance to achieve their potential.”

Adding further, he wrote, “Third, I have also insisted that Nigeria cannot get to the promised land with its current policies and the grave injustice and marginalisation of the Igbos of Nigeria.”

Madu then outlined his professional journey, noting, “Fourth, I began my legal career at the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General of Borno State, Mohammed Tahir Monguno under Governor Ali Modu Sheriff…”

He concluded his remarks with a passionate affirmation:

“All I want is for Nigeria to do well!”

Bashir Ahmad, meanwhile, is no stranger to controversy. He has repeatedly faced backlash over comments perceived as sympathetic to extremist ideologies.

In a December 12, 2024 post on X, Ahmad described himself as an “Islamic extremist,” writing, “It is an honour to be called an Islamic extremist.” He later deleted the post following widespread outrage.

Ahmad had also publicly supported harsh religious punishments. In 2015, during the sentencing of nine individuals to death for blasphemy by an Islamic court in Kano, he declared, “I can’t pretend or keep silent. I support the death penalty for blasphemy. That’s my belief and I do not and will never support #SaveKanoNine.”

The escalating dispute between Madu and Ahmad has once again spotlighted Nigeria’s long-standing struggles with terrorism, extremism, and political complicity, reviving public debate over the role of influential figures in fuel ing or resisting extremist ideologies.