The Peoples Democratic Party has described the increase in
electricity tariff as an act of fleecing Nigerians.
The party’s spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, denounced the
increase in electricity tariff, describing the action as draconian, provocative
and obnoxious.
The Nigerian Government on Saturday ordered a 78 per cent
increase in electricity tariff for the various categories of consumers,
excluding consumers in residential category.
He said, “It is lamentable that Nigerians, who are already
suffering the devastating negative impact of the recent increase in the Value
Added Tax from 5 per cent to 7.5 by the APC administration, are now being
further suppressed with increased electricity tariff.
“Our party holds that the increase in electricity tariff,
under the prevailing harsh economic conditions, is injurious to the wellbeing
of Nigerians as it will further stress the productive sector and lead to an
upsurge in the cost of regular and essential goods and services, including
food, medicine, housing, education and other critical needs.
“This APC policy, if allowed, will worsen the suffering of
Nigerians as it will put more stress on already overburdened families, cripple
businesses, result in job losses and exacerbate the prevailing frightening
unemployment rate under the Buhari administration.
“The PDP insists that any administration that has the
interest of the people at heart should provide alternatives or hold
consultations with the people before imposing such harsh tariff on its
citizens.”
The party called on the National Assembly to rescue
Nigerians from such draconian policy.
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