Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal, Naira Floating, Tax Reforms Reasons for Nation's Hardship - Obi
He also criticised the federal government's 30-day petrol discount, stating that the initiative covers less than four per cent of the filling stations nationwide and offered inadequate relief to Nigerians struggling with high living costs.
Obi described the 30-day petrol discount intervention as a political gimmick, questioning why the administration introduced a temporary discount after Nigerians had endured years of economic hardship following the removal of fuel subsidy.
Obi, who questioned the timing of the discount, also queried whether the initiative was designed to test the possibility of restoring fuel subsidy or to influence public opinion ahead of the 2027 general election.
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