The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has cautioned the federal government against taking Nigerians for granted with the recent increase in the pump price of petrol.
In a statement on Friday, Yerima Shettima, the president-general of the forum, criticised the hike in the pump price of petrol, noting that the government has lost touch with the reality of things in the country.
He said the current administration “seems disconnected from the realities on the ground,” noting that the nation’s “economic situation is pushing Nigerians to their limits”.
“The government urged Nigerians to refrain from protests with promises of improvement, only to exacerbate their struggles by unexpectedly raising petrol prices,” the statement reads.
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“For me, the federal government should have a rethink on the numerous challenges.
“President Bola Tinubu must allow Nigerians to breathe, because with the current state of affairs, angry and hungry Nigerians are being pushed to the wall, and the reaction of a hungry and angry person may be unimaginable.
“The government needs to fulfil its duties and ensure that Nigerians feel the positive impact of its renewed agenda by improving their lives.
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“The sudden increase in the price of petrol has already triggered a ripple effect, not only on food prices but also in areas like transportation, among others.”
Shettima urged the federal government to “urgently do the needful to avoid revolt from Nigerians by prioritising their welfare”.
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