Outrage as Controversial Fulani Commentator Issues 'Conditions for Peace' in Plateau State

Social media users and civil society groups have expressed outrage following a series of inflammatory posts made by Musa Idris Ubandoma, a Facebook user known for repeatedly sharing provocative, ethnically charged content.

In his latest post, Ubandoma issued what he called "conditions for peace" in Plateau State, a region that has seen recurring violence and tension often blamed on Fulani militias and farmer-herder conflicts.

Among the demands he listed:

• A Muslim Fulani deputy governor

• Appointment of a Muslim Secretary to the State Government (SSG)

• Implementation of Ruga settlements

• Government support for Islamic pilgrimage

• Freedom for Fulani herders and cattle to move across Nigeria unrestricted

In a follow-up post that drew sharp criticism, Ubandoma declared:

“Plateau belongs to the Fulani. We will keep destroying those who want to stop us… We must become deputy, then the governor of Plateau. Implement Shari’a. Allah Akbar.”

In another post, he added:

“Fulani cows must be allowed to eat crops anywhere in Nigeria… Government must allow free movement, no stealing of cows.”

The remarks, viewed as inciting and hate-filled by many Nigerians, have triggered calls for immediate action by security and law enforcement agencies. Critics argue that the continued circulation of such content on social media platforms risks inciting violence and deepening communal divisions.

Residents of Plateau and other concerned Nigerians have questioned why Ubandoma has not been arrested or investigated, especially given the nation’s laws against hate speech and incitement.

Human rights advocates and peacebuilding organizations have called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigeria Police Force to treat the issue with urgency and transparency.

With Nigeria already battling security challenges, ethnic tensions, and political instability, many worry that allowing inflammatory rhetoric like Ubandoma’s to go unchecked sets a dangerous precedent.

Whether any formal investigation will follow remains unclear, but what is certain is that public patience for online hate speech particularly when connected to real-world violence is wearing thin.