25/05/2026
Purpose of Briefing: The briefing aims to clarify issues raised in a May 23rd press release and provide examples of how official statements have been misconstrued.
Addressing Misinformation on Genocide:
The speaker shared a WhatsApp message from a doctor in the USA alleging that some groups were staging fake mass killings to push a "Christian genocide" narrative.
On November 11, 2025, the speaker posted this message on Facebook with the comment "I hope it's not true!".
Arise TV reportedly misrepresented this by stating the speaker affirmatively accused groups of faking genocide.
The Umar Faruk Abdulmutallab Saga:
The speaker clarified that their involvement was limited to being contacted by Abdulmutallab’s father in 2009 to speak with his son after he disowned his family.5
A 2011 WikiLeaks release revealed a text message from Mahmood Halilu Chiroma alleging the speaker helped "groom" Abdulmutallab.
Saudi Arabian authorities investigated and exonerated the speaker of these allegations in 2012.
Saudi Arabia Travel Issues:
Despite previous successful trips, including an Umrah visit in December 2019, the speaker was denied entry at Medina airport last year despite having a valid Hajj visa.
The speaker noted several potential reasons for this change, including their January 2024 visit to Iran for a Palestinian support conference, hosting the Palestinian Ambassador in Kaduna, and criticizing the Gulf Cooperation Council regarding Gaza.
Conclusion: While acknowledging a country's right to make its own entry decisions, the speaker emphasized that such actions should not be justified by false allegations of terrorism.
