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V!EW BEFORE THEY GOT DELETED| Baltazar FROM Equatorial Guinea TRENDS AGAIN AS OVER 50 OF HIS FRESH BEDR00M V!DEOS SVRFACES ONLINE.Human rights lawyer Malcolm Omirhobo has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu, calling him a hypocrite after the president’s recent remarks advising Nigerians to manage their electricity consumption better. ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE
During his presidential media chat, Tinubu suggested that Nigerians could reduce their electricity bills by switching off lights when not in use, urging citizens to “learn to manage.”
However, Omirhobo took issue with the president’s advice, arguing that it was inconsistent with the broader economic reality facing Nigerians. He pointed out that, while Tinubu encourages citizens to conserve energy, the government has failed to reduce the excessive costs of governance, which remain a significant burden on the country.
In a tweet, Omirhobo wrote: “It is hypocritical for Tinubu to advise Nigerians to learn to manage by controlling their electricity bill when he has refused to learn how to cut down the cost of governance.” He argued that the president’s call for Nigerians to manage their electricity bills should be accompanied by genuine efforts to ease the financial pressures on citizens, including reducing the high costs of governance and addressing Nigeria’s ongoing energy crisis.
Omirhobo’s criticism comes amid a broader economic strain, with energy costs having risen dramatically since Tinubu’s administration took office in May 2023. Petrol prices have surged from under ₦200 per litre to over ₦1,100 in many regions, following the removal of fuel subsidies, while electricity tariffs have also risen significantly. On April 3, 2024, the electricity regulator increased the Band A tariff to ₦225 per kilowatt-hour, up from ₦66, prompting widespread public backlash.
The human rights lawyer emphasized the need for the government to focus on practical solutions to Nigeria’s energy crisis and to reduce the wasteful expenditures within governance.V!EW BEFORE THEY GOT DELETED| Baltazar FROM Equatorial Guinea TRENDS AGAIN AS OVER 50 OF HIS FRESH BEDR00M V!DEOS SVRFACES ONLINE.
His remarks reflect growing frustration with the rising cost of living and the perception that the government is not doing enough to alleviate the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians...Tap To Read The Full Story Here.
