Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that the House of Representatives will debate the propriety or otherwise of the recent hike in the electricity tariffs upon the resumption of plenary later this month.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hb0icZubbw

It will be recalled that a spontaneous outcry greeted the development upon its announcement by the electricity authorities, stimulating fears that it will escalate the economic hardship in the country.

Speaking virtually on the special edition of "Ben Kalu's Mandate", a call-in radio programme of FLO FM and ABN Radio, Umuahia, Abia State on Monday, the deputy speaker posited that the parliament, heeding the calls of Nigerians for its intervention in the matter will adopt a win-win approach in resolving the issues thereto.

A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu stated that Kalu's reaction however followed an inquiry from a call-in listener, Okafor Chinedum from Umuahia who sought to know the position of the parliament on the matter.

The Deputy Speaker said: "It's a general problem. While I was on my holidays, one of the things I was bothered with was a letter sent to me by the majority leader of the House on the need for us to intervene in a matter involving the University of Ibadan Teaching Hospital power supply. They were disconnected because of this hike and they don't have the money to pay. We said it's an essential service. Something should be done about it while we look at other details.

"I can assure you that when we resume, it's one of the things we are going to look into. We will look at the both sides of the coin to know a win-win approach to it because we cannot suffocate also the investors, and also we cannot allow Nigerians to suffer unduly. So, it is one of the things we will look at by the time we resume and we will find a way to solving it."

Also responding to the second leg of the question by the same caller about the possibility of giving Nigerians a brand new constitution, leveraging the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Kalu said that it behooves the people to lead the debate and provide a practicable template for the national assembly to consider the merits and demerits.

"Yes, some school of thought has expressed view that they want a new constitution, drop the old one and pick up something new. Some elders known as The Patriots are also asking for a brand new constitution. But as you know, we are the people's parliament. You are our bosses. Whatever the people decide for us to do when we have our public hearings and all these engagements, when we move around because we are going to go to every zone, most local government areas or senatorial or geopolitical zones to engage (is what we will look at.

"If the people have a general consensus that this is what Nigerians want and the template of what they are asking for; what is wrong with this one that you want to change? How would the new one look like and what do you have in mind? We will be able to factor that in.

"I am happy that you are conscious of the move for the amendment of the constitution. I like it when people call to discuss that. It shows there is a very key awareness. It's only when you are aware that you can engage and make the right impact. So, I appreciate you. This is the time to lend your voice to this", he said.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/electricity-tariff-increase-deputy-speaker-kalu-says-house-will-intervene-video/

Electrical Tomatoes for sale!

All the APC have brought upon Nigerias are sufferings and hardship. God please save Nigerians from this plague.

Fraud

When will that be, when people have started paying thr new rate, are tey going to return the money back to the customers?

Very thoughtful of them.

They should be able to reach their conclusions by December this year.

They'll set up a committee to look into the matter, look critically at it, and make recommendations to the president

In the meantime, be a good citizen and make financial sacrifices so that they can have more money to increase their budgets next year for proper representation.

I hope it works out

otabuko:
All the APC have brought upon Nigerias are sufferings and hardship. God please save Nigerians from this plague.

I think it high time we need to stop calling God in Nigeria messes
The same God who gave us different mineral resources
This same God won't have to paddle our dearly country
We all have the opportunity choose our leaders
Yet
All we do is to votes based on Ethnicity and Religion
If not spell! Imagine people voted for Akkcpabio in his constituency
These same people voted for one Old drug lord and was expecting miracle..
Now, dividends of Democracy is here been served with USB cord.
Now all you could do is to disturbed my Able God ...
We go chop and reap the fruit of our leaders..

Shege banza... Note , many shege yet to be unfold
Braze up

socialmediaman:
They'll set up a committee to look into the matter, look critically at it, and make recommendations to the president

In the meantime, be a good citizen and make financial sacrifices so that they can have more money to increase their budgets next year for proper representation.

what sacrifices are you making?

Most industries will channel the cost to consumers. The minister of power should be sacked

sirray001:
what sacrifices are you making?

Sarcasm

Nigeria getting closer to a failed state just like Haiti

You better
I’m sorry for politicians that think Nigerians have no breaking point
Lekki toll gate happened without warning

They are all mad what are they doing when the good for nothing Minister of Power was saying it on live program

Soon shops will start selling in darkness

Later this month?
After the new tariff has been implemented for a month?
Deceitful!

Audio intervention

Ladoja19:


I think it high time we need to stop calling God in Nigeria messes
The same God who gave us different mineral resources
This same God won't have to paddle our dearly country
We all have the opportunity choose our leaders
Yet
All we do is to votes based on Ethnicity and Religion
If not spell! Imagine people voted for Akkcpabio in his constituency
These same people voted for one Old drug lord and was expecting miracle..
Now, dividends of Democracy is here been served with USB cord.
Now all you could do is to disturbed my Able God ...
We go chop and reap the fruit of our leaders..

Shege banza... Note , many shege yet to be unfold
Braze up

The usb cord part sha. Nigerias problem is tribalism. True!

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Interven to do what na?

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They will do nothing, bunch of incompetent politicians

It's always the same trick and pattern.

The initial proposed increment is set within the range of N160-180 per kilowatt. To preempt any potential dissent or opposition, the figure is elevated to N225 per kilowatt. This strategic maneuver allows for a margin of negotiation, as any ensuing protests can then be met with a reduction to the originally intended pricing bracket of N160-180.

ironheart:
Most industries will channel the cost to consumers. The minister of power should be sacked

What cost? they are replacing electricity with the diesel the industries are spending today, so you should focus more on the DISCOs performance instead of just wailing upandan.

tnerro1:
They will do nothing, bunch of incompetent politicians

They are there to make laws, not to regulate, they have no business whatsoever in the matter.

Soon shops will start selling in darkness

BEN KALU, PLEASE LET THE HOUSE INTERVENE FAST. WE BEG.

BEN KALU, PLEASE LET THE HOUSE INTERVENE FAST. WE BEG.

ORISA37.

COMRADES, rubber stamped legislatures

blacknp:
What cost? they are replacing electricity with the diesel the industries are spending today, so you should focus more on the DISCOs performance instead of just wailing upandan.

dont worry, time will tell if we are wailing up and down. Hand go touch everybody.