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Ebonyi People’s Mandate, Abakaliki (2026)

08/03/2026

PETROL PRICE INCREASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU IS NOT TO BLAME

Onwuasoanya FCC Jones, PhD

The pump price of petrol has increased very much in the last few days and the effect is biting hard on ordinary Nigerians. Yet, analysts believe that this is still the early days, because the prices of petroleum products including, PMS, LNG, Diesel, jet fuel, etc, will continue to rise, for the foreseeable future.

Already, the price of the Premium Motor Spirit, which obviously has the most impact on ordinary masses has already risen by about 25% in the last one week. Some filling stations are selling a liter of the product for as high as 1,200 Naira while some are selling a little less. But, the bad news is that, if nothing is done by diplomats to quickly resolve the crisis in the Middle East as quickly as possible, then, we must brace ourselves for higher gas prices and its concomitant ripple effect of inflation across markets.

The easy thing for people to do would be to blame the APC led federal government for the hardship that might arise from this increment, but the reality is that, neither the Nigerian federal government nor President Bola Tinubu shares any blame from this situation. The war by Israel and the USA in Iran is entirely to blame. The simplest way to understand deregulation of the petroleum sector is that "market forces, rather than government actions, would determine the price of petroleum products.

The war raging in the Middle East has hit the oil market heavily as oil prices surge above 25% in the last one week since the war started. Besides the fact that the war is disrupting oil flow across the world because of Iran's position as one of the biggest producers of oil in the world, other Gulf countries who are bearing direct brunts of the war are also major oil producers. Also, oil supply across the world is seriously impacted with the attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which is the route through which a good number of oil vessels travel from to supply oil to countries of the world.

Dangote would be helpless in raising the price of his products because instead of purchasing a barrel of crude oil at less than 70 dollars he is now purchasing a barrel at above 90 dollars and it is believed that this price will still rise further as the war in Iran continues and the instability in the Middle East persists.

Already, the present administration has introduced a number of programs to alleviate the impact of the removal of subsidy, and it is expected that the majority of Nigerians will have little to complain about as regards this surge in oil prices. With the rise in the price of crude would come an appreciable increase in the monies available to be shared by the different arms of government and this shall positively impact on the economic performance of the country, which would in effect reduce the poverty rate in the country as government channels funds into critical areas that shall benefit the ordinary masses.

11/01/2026

Happy new year to all followers. May this year being joy to your home. I pray the Almighty God will beautify you and carry you on his wings. Just as you crossed over to 2026, may you be alive and in good health to cross over to 2027. January to December 31st, you shall be celebrated. Trust in God and follow his direction. Congratulations.

27/12/2025

I thank all followers of Ebonyi People's Mandate. Please if you have not obtained your voters card, better do so. It's your power to choose the people that will lead you in our country - Nigeria. Do it now.

Merry Christmas to all followers. Wishing you all a prosperous new year.

31/07/2025

📸⚠️ BEFORE YOU MOUNT THAT CCTV AS A TENANT — READ THIS CAREFULLY! ⚠️📸

(Protect Yourself From Legal Fire While Trying To Secure Your Flat!)

So you just moved into your new apartment...
You’re feeling like 007, and the next thing — you’re installing CCTV like it's a military base.
Your reason? “Na for security.”
But hold up, Inspector Gadget! Did you seek permission from your landlord?

💥 REALITY CHECK:
Renting an apartment does not give you the right to monitor the entire compound.
That’s someone else’s private property, and the law protects people’s privacy — whether you’re trying to catch a thief or not.

🎯 IF YOUR CAMERA:

Captures your landlord’s family in private moments (e.g., bathing, dressing, etc.)

Records your neighbor bringing in visitors (or side chicks)

Monitors shared spaces like staircases, balconies, corridors, or general compound areas

Was installed without the landlord’s knowledge or written consent

🚨 THEN YOU’VE CROSSED A LEGAL LINE — AND YOU COULD BE:

✅ Sued for invasion of privacy
✅ Prosecuted under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA)
✅ Dragged before a Tenancy Arbitration Panel
✅ Issued a quit notice or evicted for violating tenancy rules
✅ Held liable for emotional distress and damages
✅ Reported to the police under criminal surveillance or harassment claims

📌 EVEN WORSE: If your camera footage goes viral — intentionally or by accident — and someone’s privacy is breached, you could be sued for defamation or cybercrime.

🔒 REMEMBER: Security measures must never violate constitutional rights, especially the right to private and family life as guaranteed under Section 37 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution.

💡 BE A SMART TENANT — FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

1️⃣ Always get WRITTEN permission from your landlord before mounting any CCTV outside your unit.

2️⃣ Only cover your personal doorway or immediate entrance — not open compounds, other flats, windows, or private spots.

3️⃣ Use privacy-compliant cameras that don’t record audio or intrusive angles.

4️⃣ Install clear signage around your door or gate to notify people that a camera is in use.

5️⃣ If you're suspicious about safety, consider indoor smart cameras or video doorbells — they offer security without invading others’ spaces.

6️⃣ Be aware that data captured by your camera may fall under data regulation laws, especially if stored in the cloud. Mishandling this can lead to heavy legal penalties.

7️⃣ Ensure your camera does not record children, private activities, or shared bathrooms, especially in compounds with communal utilities.

8️⃣ If another tenant reports your camera as invasive, the landlord may be forced to act against you — and trust me, the law would support them.

9️⃣ Just because you “meant well” does not mean you’re legally safe. Intentions don't cancel legal consequences.

10️⃣ Ignorance of the law is NEVER an excuse! You’ll still pay the price if found guilty.

📢 IN SUMMARY:
Security is important — but must NEVER come at the cost of violating others' privacy.
Install cameras responsibly. Stay within legal bounds.
Don’t let your so-called “smart move” become the very trap that lands you in court, shame, or eviction.

🧠 BE INFORMED. BE RESPONSIBLE. BE LEGALLY SMART.

👁️‍🗨️📹💼⚖️🚪🏠🚫

27/07/2025

PRESS STATEMENT

Hausa People Reject Senate Bill Elevating Only Sultan of Sokoto and Ooni of Ife as Co-Chairmen of National Traditional Rulers Council

Issued by:
Concerned Hausa Stakeholders
Kaduna, Nigeria
Date: July 26, 2025

The Hausa people, joined by concerned voices from across Nigeria, firmly reject the recent bill passed for second reading by the Nigerian Senate which seeks to establish a National Council of Traditional Rulers naming only the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife as permanent co-chairmen.

This bill is ethnically biased, historically misleading, and constitutionally indefensible. Nigeria is not a two-ethnic federation of Fulani and Yoruba. It is a multi-ethnic republic where equal representation, historical truth, and federal character must be respected.

1. The Sultan of Sokoto Is a Religious Leader Not a Traditional Ruler in the Cultural Sense

The Sultan of Sokoto is officially recognized as the “Sarkin Musulmi” Leader of Muslims not as a traditional king in the ethnic or cultural sense. His authority centers around:

Declaring moon sightings for Ramadan and Eid;

Representing Islamic religious interests nationally;

Acting as patron of Miyetti Allah, a Fulani cultural organization.

His legitimacy is thus religious and Fulani-specific, not cultural or ethnic. He does not represent the Hausa people, nor the broader traditional institutions of northern Nigeria. The Sultan himself openly declared:

“I am Fulani through and through. If there is life after death, I would choose to return as Fulani.”

That statement is a proud affirmation of Fulani identity not Hausa, not Kanuri, and certainly not neutral. Therefore, elevating the Sultan to permanent national traditional leadership is both misleading and exclusionary.

If religious authority is the basis for this elevation, then Christian leaders, such as the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), should be equally considered, since both Christians and Muslims exist across North and South Nigeria.

2. If This Bill Is Truly About Traditional Leadership, Where Are the Hausa, Igbo, Kanuri, and Others?

If the bill is about traditional rulership, then it is unacceptable to exclude other major and historically grounded ethnic civilizations:

The Hausa, with ancient city-states like Daura, Kano, Zaria, Katsina, and a royal tradition predating the Sokoto Caliphate;

The Igbo, with time-honored institutions like the Obi of Onitsha, Eze Nri, and many others;

The Kanuri, with the Shehu of Borno, one of West Africa’s oldest dynasties.

To recognize only the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife is a deliberate marginalization of other Nigerian civilizations. It also ignores the fact that Daura, not Sokoto, is the traditional cradle of Hausa kingship. Sokoto is the capital of the Fulani empire, not an indigenous Hausa kingdom.

3. This Bill Threatens National Unity and Institutionalizes Ethnic Favoritism

This bill promotes ethnic hierarchy, not unity. By elevating only two monarchs from two ethnic groups Fulani and Yoruba it risks entrenching resentment, division, and institutionalized injustice.

No single monarch, no matter how respected, can represent entire regions or religions. The Ooni of Ife cannot speak for the Igbo, Ijaw, Urhobo, Ibibio, or others in the South. The Sultan cannot speak for the Hausa, Kanuri, or Tiv in the North.

This is not just about titles. It is about historical truth, ethnic dignity, and equal citizenship in the Nigerian project.

✅ OUR DEMANDS

We hereby call for the complete withdrawal or fundamental redrafting of this bill, guided by the following:

1. If the bill is religious in nature, then equal leadership must be given to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Muslim leaders, reflecting Nigeria’s religious diversity.

2. If the bill is traditional in nature, then it must reflect ethnic equity — including the Hausa, Igbo, Kanuri, Ijaw, Tiv, Urhobo, Ibibio, and all other indigenous nations.

3. Any national traditional leadership must be based on historical legitimacy, federal character, and inclusive dialogue, not political favoritism.

We will not accept any structure that seeks to overwrite or erase the historical presence, sovereignty, and dignity of the Hausa nation, nor will we condone the exclusion of other ethnic nationalities.

🗣️ Signed:
Concerned Hausa Stakeholders
Kaduna, Nigeria

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