Peter Obi Questions Government’s Plan for Fuel Subsidy Removal
Peter Obi calls for transparency on Nigeria's fuel subsidy removal, asking what alternatives are in place to benefit citizens and ease economic pressures.
In a recent statement, former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi raised critical questions regarding the federal government’s decision to remove fuel subsidies. Obi emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability, asking what concrete measures will be put in place to offset the removal's impact on ordinary Nigerians.
"If we are removing the subsidy, what are we replacing it with? Where are we applying that subsidy we removed to?" Obi questioned, urging the government to clearly outline how it plans to cushion the blow for citizens, particularly the most vulnerable. He stressed that any removal of fuel subsidies must be accompanied by well-thought-out alternatives, such as investments in infrastructure, healthcare, or education, to ensure that the benefits of subsidy removal reach the general population.
Obi’s comments come amidst growing concerns about the economic burden the removal may place on Nigerians, with many worried about increased fuel prices and rising living costs. His statement reflects a call for responsible governance and clear plans for the funds freed up from the subsidy removal, aiming to ensure a sustainable and equitable economic future for the country.
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“If we are removing subsidy, what are we replacing it with? Where are we applying that subsidy we removed to?”
- Peter Obi pic.twitter.com/TrAxej3qeT — @???????????????????????????????????????????????????? (@OneJoblessBoy) September 9, 2024
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