On Monday, May 29, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the newly inaugurated president of the Federal republic of Nigeria announced the removal of fuel subsidy.
Since the announcement on Monday morning, several petrol stations across the country have decided to withdraw from selling fuel to customers. Several netizens have taken to their social media platform to lament following the recent development.
Social media commentator and influencer, Daniel Regha have criticized fuel attendants, accusing them of being greedy and seeking means to discomfort their fellow countrymen.
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Speaking via his Twitter account, Daniel Regha wrote,
“It’s been less than 12 hrs Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy, but most filling stations have started increasing prices; Some have stopped selling, & are waiting for scarcity to start so they can make excess profit. We Nigerians are our own problem, we’re too greedy.”
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Speaking on the matter, Charly Boy lamented that Tinubu’s controversial remark on the subsidy had triggered an increase in the price of fuel in parts of the country.
In a tweet on his official Twitter handle, the entertainer wondered if those lauding the president on the move would not suffer the consequences.
He wrote, “Tinubu don break record within 24 hours after swearing-in. Fuel scarcity and fuel price have increased after announcing fuel subsidy removal. Day 1 hitting the ground running.
“The question is, are the BATIS going to buy this fuel in different prices from what We Buy??? We go soon learn”.
Below is a cross-section of tweets from distressed Nigerians. Read what they have to say below:
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