A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday reacted to the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s administration.

Recall that in his inaugural address, the President stated that subsidies could no longer be sustained in the country because the previous administration did not make provisions for them.

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Fayose responded to the news via a series of Tweets, arguing that Tinubu had made the best decision for the country as a whole.

He urged the populace to endure the hardship caused by the absence of the subsidy, adding that things would improve over time.

However, he urged the President to take action against oil marketers who were using the situation to cause distress for Nigerians and to punish those who were hoarding the fuel.

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Fayose tweeted, “On this removal of fuel subsidy, I am convinced that President Tinubu has taken the best and the wisest decision for the collective good of Nigeria and its people. He promised to remove the subsidy, he never hid it.

“Most importantly, too, the immediate past govt already removed fuel subsidy technically by not making provision for it in the 2023 budget.

“I appeal to Nigerians to bear with the government for now as the present hardship will ease out with time.

“Removing the fuel subsidy is the best thing to do and it has to be done once and for all.

 

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“Unfortunately, the subsidy regime has only been benefiting a few people in the oil industry and Nigeria must break this chain and for all.

“No doubt, President Tinubu is not a magician who can manufacture money. He can only strategically reposition the country, using his experience and intellect, which he has started.

“Many govts have come and paid lip service to all these issues, it is time to sustain our country by taking decisions that may be seen as harsh, but can return the country back to the path of progress.

“The NLC and all interested parties, especially ordinary Nigerians should realize that the last administration did more damage and the new government can only be finding ways and means to stabilize the country.