Citizens’ Distrust Of Government Is The Reason Why Fuel Subsidy Still Exists – Peter Esele

Ex-president of the Trade Union Congress, Mr Peter Esele has come to share why fuel subsidy in Nigeria cannot be removed.

He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, citizens’ distrust of government and its inability to respond to the needs of the masses are the major reasons why fuel subsidy is still a thing in our nation.

He added that the proposed 18-month extension of the implementation of subsidy removal by the Federal Government is simply kicking the can down the road because the major political parties have failed to show how they would handle the nation’s oil and gas sector.

His words, “When we have this gap, it becomes very difficult for the government. The government has not done what it is supposed to do. That’s why we are having these challenges. Nigerians are wondering what would happen to them and the economy if the subsidy is removed.”

“The government is promising many things but there is that communication breakdown and the lack of trust between those in authority and the citizens. The two major political parties must be asked what they intend to do about subsidy and it would make it easier for the people to vote.”

“The governors are too political and that affects them. Nobody has the right to take money from the Federation Account without the approval of the federation, which includes the state governors, but if the governors are keeping quiet about it, it is not for them to come to the press and accuse the NNPC.”