Tinubu: Nigerians bemoan aftermath of newly inaugurated President's decision to remove fuel subsidy

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.”

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.
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) May 29, 2023

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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”.

Tinubu Don Break Record Within 24Hours after Sworn-In .
Fuel Scarcity&Fuel Prize has Increased after Announcing Fuel Subsidy Removal.Day1 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
— Charly Boy Area Fada 1 (@AreaFada1) May 30, 2023

Below is a cross-section of tweets from distressed Nigerians. Read what they have to say below:

Prolly, the APC led govt will build a standard fuel station, strictly for Asiwaju army, Asiwaju babies, Yoruba ronu and other bigots. Obidients are not allowed anywhere near the petrol station 😂😂😂. Ndi iberibe.

600 naira Peter Gregory Obi Enugu gang of london pic.twitter.com/S6fp3W1bWh
— Obidient-Optician (@MercyEgbai) May 30, 2023

We told you guys to vote for BAT, you said you're Obidients! See your life now, as we, the APC card carrying members and Yoruba RONU nation are buying petrol for 80 Naira, you Obidients are buying yours for 600 Naira!!

Awalokan!!!!😂😂😂
Nigerians, una must learn by force pic.twitter.com/kaQNCKDKnC
— Daniel_Brew (@ifedapodaniel) May 30, 2023

As fuel don turn 600 naira , I don go buy horse ! At least na apple and Ugwu baba go dey chop ! pic.twitter.com/Z8n49oKz00
— outlaw_livingfree (@OLivingfree) May 30, 2023

600 Naira for a litre of petrol. Nobody exempted, including those who stood on mandates and those who didn't. But like I said, he's exactly the type of leader we deserve, since we have refused to channel our grievances in a more realistic way. Foodstuff price will increase too.
— Sir David Onyemaizu🦍 (@SirDavidBent) May 30, 2023

Agbado, Obidient, Atikulates and the rest are all queuing to buy fuel at 600 naira per liter. All complaining of hike in transport fare and other commodities. We all suffered cash scarcity. Nigeria is for all. E go touch everybody. God bless Nigeria.
— KHAN'✨ (@khanofkhans11_) May 30, 2023

Dear Nigeria, it is evident that being Nigerian is a SIN

600 Naira Renewed Shege pic.twitter.com/HgzErrz2KZ
— Okechi of Abuja 🇳🇬 (@okechi_ng) May 30, 2023

They are now selling for 500 and 600 naira per liter at the unsubsidized price yeah?

Even Every where is dry pic.twitter.com/H6VFb8sadj
— Mayowa Olagunju ❁ (@iam_doctormayor) May 30, 2023

600 naira per litre?? If i fill my tank for filling station and dem no give me this cap, wahala go dey😂 pic.twitter.com/NIfjujMyNt
— Ebuka Means Great 𓃵 (@EbukaMeansGreat) May 30, 2023

Bruh just imagine o 600 naira/litre and it’s not even up to 24 hours https://t.co/I4zOMYrwCZ pic.twitter.com/laa1GOj3y9
— Pharaoh Elroy I 👑 🇪🇬 (@thisiselroy) May 30, 2023

“On your mandate I stand” don stand for bus stop since 6am, de wait for bus wen Akanbi drive go queue for fuel since yesterday. What a wonderful wonder

EFCC. Igbos. 600 Naira. Lagos. Wike. pic.twitter.com/8HUR56Vz5C
— Giddy (@lasblack01) May 30, 2023

E never even reach 24 hours , them don dey sell fuel for 600 naira. pic.twitter.com/UaHIZ4aD4H
— Obikoya Adebowale (@obikoyaemmanue1) May 30, 2023

– The first part of this 600 Naira price of fuel is just the increment
– in a week transportation cost will double, and even quadruple in some areas.
– Then price of goods will follow
– Then a few aggressive elements will complain and we will go back to fuel subsidies.
— Mr. Czar (@Mrczarr) May 30, 2023

Nigerians complain about everything.

So because fuel is 500/600 naira per litre now, you are complaining. 😇

Must you drive car? Must you enter bus? Must you run gen?

Can't you get bicycle? Abeg make we see front.

Renewed hope is here. Make we stop to dey complain🥺
— Praise Rhodes-Vivour | GRV for Lagos (@winpeed) May 30, 2023

When I say Nigerians are generally not good people, I mean every bit of it. Tinubu just announced subsidy removal. It has not taken effect yet. He just announced it, yet some gas stations are either hoarding their fuel or selling at 600 Naira. Nigerians and greed 🤝🤝
— Obasi Eric (@ericobasi_B) May 30, 2023

Its indeed a Renewed Shege. When will Nigeria's morning come where the masses will be the beneficiary of https://t.co/dHrmHcycnF dont just wake up to remove Fuel subsidy without proper plan with palliatives & impact projects implemented to cursion the effect on people.I weep pic.twitter.com/HOUf2kjM3W
— BBCNaija (@getmotivatedng) May 30, 2023

They hit the ground running, we hit the ground walking🤣

Renewed shege is everyone's breakfasts.
— Bola Zeal (@bolazeal) May 30, 2023

If majority of Nigerians refuse to buy fuel, many filling stations will sell for the normal price, & govt might reconsider the fuel subsidy removal; But no, Nigerians are already queuing, always quick to prove they've money. This is why the govt don't care, we encourage nonsense.
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) May 30, 2023