Shehu Sani said it is a reality Nigerians have to face until the government can strengthen the value of Naira
Kehinde Okeowo
Human rights activist and former senator, Senator Shehu Sani has said the new petroleum Pump Price increase is a reality Nigerians must face.
TheNiche had earlier reported that the price of Petroleum Motor Spirit, PMS, was on Tuesday adjusted from N539 to N617 per litre in the Federal Capital Territory, while other parts of the country now sell at various prices.
Taking to his social media page after the upward review, Sani, attributed the development to the value of the Naira, saying as the nation’s currency continues to lose its value, the price of fuel will continue to rise.
In the now-viral post, the former lawmaker said only a miracle can solve the current reality.
He tweeted: “Petroleum is imported with foreign currency. If the value of the foreign currency goes up, the price of petrol will go up, especially now with the removal of subsidy.
“This is the energy and economic reality we have to live with, until manna comes or miracle happens”.
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On her part, former Minister of Education and fellow activist, Obiageli Ezekwesili on Tuesday, expressed optimism that Nigeria will one day be free from those she labelled “wily genre of politicians”.
In her words, deceitful politicians that swallow public resources while asking poor citizens to ‘sacrifice’ will soon come to judgement.
Taking to her verified Twitter handle, she wrote: “Our people in Africa say, “No matter how long it takes, the stammerer does eventually pronounce his surname.
“Someday, a ‘Daniel’ will come to judgement no matter the shenanigans and stunts of these wily genre of politicians that swallow public resources while asking poor citizens to sacrifice”.