‘Buhari’s supporters should unfollow me’ ‘Petrol stations now collect gate fee’ — social media boils over fuel scarcity

December 22, 2017 8:46 pm

For the third week running, fuel has been a scarce commodity in the country.

From Lagos to Abuja to Enugu, Kaduna, fuel queues have taken over major roads. The situation has grown worse despite assurances from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

Some aggrieved Nigerians decided to vent on Twitter.

Here are some tweets on the situation:

Mehn, this #fuelscarcity is on steroids. Just bought fuel for my generator at N300/litre from the black market guys on my street. This is the highest I've ever paid for a litre.
If only we have a Minister of Petroleum & a President, things wouldn't be this bad would there?

— Sani (@SaniKadiri) December 22, 2017

I just bought fuel N300 after queuing for almost 4 hours ? please if you still support Buhari kindly unfollow and block me cause you might find my next set of tweets offensive pic.twitter.com/7xWYPXBmt7

— O.G Skiwo (@skiwo) December 22, 2017

See the hypocrisy of Nigerians. So because Buhari is the president now, no protest against the #fuelscarcity and illegal increase in pump price. Na God go judge all of Una!
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— Enitan Popoola (@enitanpopoola) December 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/Dara_Ernal/status/944277364187500547

That's how I entered bus for #2250 today from Ibadan to Lagos. Fare that's usually #800, max 1k.#Fuelscarcity

— Kabsss (@KabiraSama) December 22, 2017
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The worst about this #fuelscarcity is that POS and ATM is not working. Sorry brothers we are in already No goin back let's enjoy it.
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— Mazi Chukwudi Wang (@Ilovemaphone) December 22, 2017

#fuelscarcity the best Christmas gift @MBuhari can ever give to Nigerians is his resignation letter. May God pay you back tenfold sir 😬

— ms_darasimi (@adedoyinMii) December 22, 2017
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At least lai hasn't blame GEJ yet. Let us take that as a blessing . #fuelscarcity

— Tóbilọ́ba (@ATOMTGOLD) December 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/olufemisp/status/944275444471353345
https://twitter.com/timiakegbejo/status/943571296675422209

Good Morning From Ibadan Nigeria. This should be the longest #fuelscarcity queue in Ibadan from Elewure Sango area to OandO ⛽ Barrack road junction Mokola area Ibadan 8:50am. Nigerians are very HOPEFUL people. @Gidi_Traffic pic.twitter.com/rBKdWxQ9wh

— IbadanCity ANNOUNCER (@ibcityannouncer) December 22, 2017

To those who have access to the Presidency…

We showed understanding when they increased pump price to N145.

Any attempt to increase it again would be rejected outrightly with massive protest..

This is not the change we want.

Pure Nonsense… #fuelscarcity

— Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) December 22, 2017

Video :How can Nigerians be this HOPEFUL to queue for #fuelscarcity stretching 3Km away from the ⛽ station in Ibadan? pic.twitter.com/CKHp72FdFa

— IbadanCity ANNOUNCER (@ibcityannouncer) December 22, 2017

Being a tout pays when there's #FuelScarcity in d country. I dey here over 2hrs with my 10 litre gallon, some touts just entered slapped everyone close to the tank with 4 of 25 litres. I just dey one corner dey speak English.. @biolakazeem @RadioPaparazi @Gidi_Traffic @MBuhari

— Shameh👑 (@Shameh_NG) December 22, 2017

This is the 3rd fuel scarcity under Buhari in 2 1/2 years. First one was in Sept-December 2015. For 3 months Nigeria suffered but PMB didn't blink. Second one was in April/May 2016 which he cunningly increased fuel from N87 – N145 and now December 2017. Buhari and #fuelscarcity pic.twitter.com/hjw70oeshJ

— The ⭕m⭕nile Lawyer™ (@MatthewOttah) December 22, 2017

Some Nigerians are bringing Religion into this #FuelScarcity issue, they said Fuel is only scares during Christmas period but available during Sallah. Is this not religious madness?

— Onyema Donald (@Onyema_Donald) December 22, 2017

Tunde: guy, so wetin be your plan for today. Infact, this week sef
Bola: mon-wed I'll attempt buying fuel, then on Thursday I'll finally buy fuel. Friday will be for burning all the fuel in traffic omw home#fuelscarcity

— Buchi Buchi Buchacha😋 (@BuchMeister) December 21, 2017

Spent two hours on the queue at a filling station, finally got to my turn..

fuel attendant: Oga na N500 for full tank
Me: Na here me and you go dey today, shishi I no go pay
other attendant: Sell for am make he carry him wahala go jare#fuelscarcity #Lagos

— Bishop Sam Chidoka (@Samchidoka) December 19, 2017

https://twitter.com/timiakegbejo/status/942864432736227328

I like how we keep shifting D Goal Post

During Gej Tenure.When there is #fuelscarcity we held him responsible that he is the President& in Charge

Under Buhari Your MCMs are saying it is Fuel marketers Greed and Pengasan

Meanwhile Buhari is the minister of Petrol.

Hypocrites

— Bosses Don't Sleep (@fk149) December 18, 2017

People who voted for Muhammadu Buhari shouldn't be allowed to make life decisions. #fuelscarcity (2/2)

— Martins (@MAHRTHINS) December 22, 2017

I can't believe my ears right now. A beggar soliciting for money from someone beside me just prayed: 'you'll get petrol in Jesus name'
Valid prayer I guess 😂 #FuelScarcity

— Samuel Olumide (@Olumide_Fab) December 21, 2017

It's been bleak Christmas every year since Buhari took over in May 2015.

Nigerians slept in fuel stations across the country yesterday.

Sai Buhari
Sai suffering#FuelScarcity

— IKECHUKWU (@iykimo) December 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/Rouvafe/status/943745157979168769
https://twitter.com/ohenkay/status/943865857075228672

At what point in time can our government fire someone whose gross negligence left the entire Nation in this #FuelScarcity?

— JMan (@Jeliliad) December 22, 2017

Fuel tank is empty; no light, no fuel.
Eating Suya and drinking lucozade cos I can't kill myself.
It's gon be a long night. #fuelscarcity

— IjeFine (@shugadupri) December 19, 2017

Never forget, Fuel queues are everywhere and Buhari is our petroleum minister. #fuelscarcity

— Ayo (@theayogeorge) December 18, 2017

https://twitter.com/helficbarom/status/944138550265688064

My friend ordered a phone from Jumia, its close to 20days as stated, so he decided to call customer care to know what's up, and the attendant said "there is fuel scarcity" 😂😂😂
So fuel scarcity is also affecting online store delivery. OMG!!! 😂😂😅😅#FuelScarcity pic.twitter.com/TsI0ZYKH59

— Dọ̀tun (@DotmanJohn) December 21, 2017

https://twitter.com/PrinceOdumola/status/944160156790730752
https://twitter.com/EreForDSavagery/status/944233841782292480

Successive administration since 80’s can’t solve two problems with century old technologies.
Refining crude oil & providing electricity.
Worst still, these folks can’t import & distribute refined products successfully. This Aberration is peculiar to only Nigeria.#fuelscarcity

— Dapo (@adedapo11) December 21, 2017

Kachikwu should now end #fuelscarcity but will be sidelined when contracts are to be awarded.

— Uche Samuel The Bridge Builder (@uchesame) December 19, 2017

https://twitter.com/olubimohammed/status/943971789260148736

What annoys me most about this #FuelScarcity is that after struggling to buy the fuel you will end up finishing it in traffic caused by queues of those buying fuel! Sad!

— Mayowa (@MSIkotun) December 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/AdesayoYusuf/status/944278073708462080