Following the removal of fuel
subsidy by the Nigerian government, Nigerians are now to buy fuel at an
outrageous price of N145.
Until the removal which was made on
Wednesday, May 11, the official price of petrol was N87 per litre although
consumers have been paying as much as N200 for fuel due to scarcity. Nigerians
have taken to social media, raising their voices in anger against the new
development. For many, it is a big slap on their faces. They claim that they
have been ripped-off, for them, this was not the change they were promised.
Below are comments made by Nigerians on social media, in reaction to the new
pump price. Jerry Ike Udeh said: “Where is stupid Tam David West that said fuel
pump price will be 40naira if Buhari win election, I am just sorry for the poor
masses.” According to Ofonime Sam Uwem, Goodluck meant well for this country
(Nigeria). “If Buhari can concede to the removal of fuel subsidy which he
claimed he knew nothing about and doesn’t know who was subsidizing who… then I
think he is very smart as well for being able to deceive his gullible followers
that subsidy was fraud,” Ofonime opined.
Emem Emmanuel said: “Naija how una
see am. I hope the 45% gullible people in in this country will wake up now and
stop calling sai baba in their sleep. Imagine even fuel is unaffordable now
even when there’s no money to buy it. God help Nigeria.” “I dnt know the kind
of government we have this time around, selling fuel N145 Will it solve the
Nigerian problem, how much re u paying workers? How much is minimum wage? There
is no atom of reasoning,” Festus Ikwuka lamented. Patrick Offor was of the
opinion that “All Buhari supporters will ever be comfortable with it. They will
say it’s a measure to uplift the economy of the country. But they took to the
streets when GEJ did the same. I hope things don’t get tougher.” For Chidosky
Chidi, voting for APC was his biggest mistake, one which he says he now
regrets. Obinna Chukwu advised that “Buhari should humble himself and ask
Jonathan how he managed to keep dollar at 180 against the naira, how he managed
to improve the electricity supply, how he managed to stabilise fuel price
without scarcity, how he managed to curb inflation among others.” “I am sure
Jonathan as a patriotic citizen will be willing to assist him,” Chidi
concluded. Chima Chukwujekwu lamented saying: “In this economic hardship, Mr President I thought u said that you feel
the pain of the masses and now you are creating more pains, I weep for my
nation”
Taking a twist to the situation, Temitope
Abiodun said: “This is the best time for the NLC to go on strike to protest,
should Buhari refuses to accede to the N56k minimum wage proposal!” Olakunle
Ogundare said he is “Waiting for what occupy Nigeria will say? Yea NLC time for
show lets here your side just the same way you did in 2012. Failure to hear
from you would tell how hypocritical NLC and associate were in 2012.” What is
your take on the highly controversial issue, share your thoughts in our comment
section.
Title : Fuel subsidy removal: Nigerians berate Buhari, extol Jonathan
Description : Following the removal of fuel subsidy by the Nigerian government, Nigerians are now to buy fuel at an outrageous price of N145. ...