Fuel subsidy has always been a problem; from its management to the fact that it’s eating up govt finances that should have been used for other capital projects. Reputable financial institutions from World Bank to IMF and renowned economists have consistently called for its removal and Tinubu knows this but chose to play dangerous and unpatriotic politics about it in 2012 all for his egotistic and selfish interest.

If the removal had been allowed to succeed in 2012, by now Nigerians would have adjusted accordingly but we here today because of Tinubu and his minions.

Penguin2:
On Monday 2, 2012, Alhaji Ahmed Bola Tinubu and his minions led a protest christened Occupy Nigeria against the removal of subsidy by then President Goodluck Jonathan.

Then, fuel was to cost 140 naira per litre as a result of the subsidy removal. And the government in power then introduced what it called Subsidy Reinvestment Programme (SURE-P). The program was going to ensure the rolling out of govt sponsored transport vehicles that run cheaper than others. Another thing the program was to do was to introduce a scheme that would empower youths with startup capital (not 5k chewing gum money) through a merit pool. But the protest scuttled this wonderful policy and ensured that we will continue with the evil of subsidy until a later date when we will still bear the brunt.

Now, the govt of Muhammad Buhari, who himself once denied the existence of fuel subsidy, is planning to finally remove fuel subsidy by February 2022 with fuel projected to sell for 340 naira or more. That’s more than double what it would have cost in 2012. As palliative, govt is planning to pay 5000 naira to 40 million Nigerians( a joke and ridicule of what SURE-P would have been).

The big question that every sincere Nigerian is asking is, “where are those who led Occupy Nigeria in 2012?” What is their reaction to the planned subsidy removal? When are they occupying Nigeria again? What has changed?

You see? Fuel subsidy has always been a problem; from its management to the fact that it’s eating up govt finances that should have been used for other capital projects. Reputable financial institutions from World Bank to IMF and renowned economists have consistently called for its removal and Tinubu knows this but chose to play dangerous and unpatriotic politics about it in 2012 all for his egotistic and selfish interest.

If the removal had been allowed to succeed in 2012, by now Nigerians would have adjusted accordingly but we here today because of Tinubu and his minions.

So back to my question, what is Tinubu’s reaction to planned subsidy removal and when is he leading a protest against it?

Racoon:
This tell you about the character of the next catastrophe they said is the most qualified fella to continue the suffering.

Web2020:
You don't play opposition to deceive people; you play opposition to defend people. A good man stands for the truth irrespective of where he found himself. Tinubu does not have integrity. He can never be Nigeria President. Team Osibanjo

helinues:


Because he was in opposition then

What are the current oppositions doing that they can't lead the subsidy protest

manlawal:
why can't atiku lead protest is he not in opposition ? What is holding him

Ovamboland:


Jonathan's government was not investing massively in infrastructure, neither in industry, oil and gas(no new FPSO or LNG plant).
Our funds were ending up as diamond bra, luxury yacht, Miami penthouse by Aluko and Jude Omokhore Diezani boys.

Who will want them to have more money to loot?

Emergingnation:
Yes our region is in turmoil for good, we want exist from this God saken country

Penguin2:


There’s nothing Buhari is doing that GEJ didn’t do times two.

OfficialAwol:


So you admit therefore, that the action of January 2012 was selfish politics informed by quest for power rather than the good of the country?

Gbagura:
Freedom begging ipob fool. Oya come take the Biafra na.


Mumu flat headed nyanmiri bagger. What you should ask for is sense, not Biafra. Biafra ko, wazobiafra ni.

Penguin2:

helinues:
Lead a protest against the government he is supporting.

Sometimes, one have no choice to wonder what normally inspire the wailers

See them whinny about subsidy while their region is in turmoil.

Oshisko

Rexwalters1:
Whoever was The President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria then, must have been a very big fool to bow down to opposition demands, when he strongly believed in his conviction, I have forgotten, please who again was the Mumu that was President, Obasanjo or Babaginda?