Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has responded once more to the criticism he received after condemning the brutal mob killing of travelers in Edo State.
In a new post on his X (formerly Twitter) page, Ahmed Musa sought to clarify his stance on the killing in Edo, insisting that his concern was about humanity, not religion.
His initial reaction to the tragic incident sparked outrage among netizens, with many accusing him of selective outrage and questioning his silence on similar jungle justice cases in Northern Nigeria, including the killing of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto.
Addressing the backlash on his initial comments on the killing in Edo, Ahmed Musa expressed disappointment that his words were misunderstood, particularly by those who do not know him personally. He emphasized that his upbringing, having a Christian mother and a Muslim father, shaped his view of national issues beyond religious or tribal lines.
In his post, he wrote:
“It’s unfortunate that my previous post was misunderstood by some; albeit by people who don’t know me. For perspective sake, my mother was Christian and my father Muslim. As someone who was raised to know both religions, it means anything that happens in this country affects me either way. That said, my words were never about religion—they were about humanity. We should NEVER justify loss of lives.
“It’s painful to see how quickly people jump to division instead of understanding. Must we always see things through the lens of religion, tribe, or politics? When innocent lives are lost in such a horrific way, the first thing we should feel is compassion, not argument.
“At the end of the day, we are humans first—before religion, before language, before race. If we lose sight of that, then what’s left of us? 💔
“This is the last I’ll say on this matter. I pray for peace to reign. 🕊️” Ahmed Musa said in a tone of finality on the Edo killing.
It’s unfortunate that my previous post was misunderstood by some; albeit by people who dont know me. For perspective sake, my mother was Christian and my father Muslim. As someone who was raised to know both religion, it means anything that happens in this country affects me…
— Ahmed Musa (MON) (OON) 🎖️🎖️ (@Ahmedmusa718) March 31, 2025
Despite his clarification, reactions remain divided. While some appreciated his message of unity, others insisted that he had failed to address past injustices with the same level of concern. Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us
