A Nigerian man has gone viral online after expressing frustration over a cancelled event booking, linking his decision to the political stance of an entertainer he had hired.
In a video making rounds on social media, the man criticized individuals who openly support political figures, warning that such “mandates” should at least be financially rewarding.
According to him, he had already paid the entertainer for an upcoming event before discovering that the individual had posted birthday messages in honor of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The discovery didn’t sit well with him, prompting him to cancel the booking and demand a refund.
He explained that after notifying the entertainer about his decision and requesting his money back, the entertainer questioned his sudden change of mind.
In his words:
“People that are standing on mandates, be careful of the mandates you are standing on. Ensure it’s that mandate that is feeding you… I done send money. Na him, last week, him don post for him status: Happy birthday, my father… I come realize say this boy dey stand on mandate, I call am, give me my money back…”
He further emphasized that people should ensure their political loyalty translates into tangible benefits, especially in difficult economic times.
💬 Reactions
✅ In Support
“They don’t know that actions have consequences and it’s valid to take drastic actions on people who are after your joy and happiness.”
“I think this is one of the things we all need to start doing. Stop giving them business or money. You can’t stand on the mandate in Nigeria and still be begging me that japa from the mandate money. Ensure the mandate is feeding you.”
“You can’t be standing on the mandate and still be in my DM for aid as your principal destroyed Nigeria’s economy. Better get food to chop because personally I will never be available for such activities.”
❌ Opposing
“The confidence with which people spit nonsense in this generation baffles me. A lot of you just have the platform but lack the emotional intelligence.”
“Na we be our problems for this country I go still dey talk am. Cos what’s this immature mentality of this guy. Even as he dey Canada, him brain never still settle.”
⚖️ Neutral / Mixed Views
“Also, if you win a contract on merit and it’s worth close to a billion naira, and it’s given to you based on your competence—but the head of the company supports the president—will you reject the project?”
🧠 The Bigger Conversation
The reactions highlight a deep divide. While some Nigerians believe personal and political values should influence who they support financially, others argue that professionalism should remain separate from political beliefs. Meanwhile, a middle group is simply questioning where the line should be drawn.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
