Scarcity: FG owes Nigerians apologise – Lawal

Global Affairs Analyst, Ayoola Lawal has vehemently frowned at the series of excuses from the President Buhari-led administration resulting in Fuel scarcity and other forms of hardship to Nigerians, especially during the Yuletide.

Lawal made his grievances known in a telephone conversation with The Nation correspondent on Sunday, demanding that the Federal Government apologises to Nigerians for the hardship experienced during the Yuletide.

According to him, this administration was elected by Nigerians because it came with promises they believed and not excuses.

“When excuses and blame-shifting now become its mantra then it should accept that it has failed the masses based on its promises. This is not the time for Government to put up excuses. It is the season of celebration but sadly, most Nigerians could not celebrate like they planned due to fuel scarcity.

“In a civilized society, the officers in charge should have resigned voluntarily and when they don’t, they should be suspended. To start with, President Buhari should consider stepping down as Petroleum minister so that Nigerians will know who to call for his or her suspension or resignation in such frustrating situation.

“As it is, home and abroad, there exists a perception that Dr Ibe Kachikwu is on top of his game but unwarranted politics in the country`s oil sectors is the core cause of the untold hardship on good citizens of Nigeria.

“When we stop or refuse to call our leaders to their shortcomings for one reason or the other at the expenses of the masses, that is a critical sign of trouble to come. Many Nigerians paid double for transportation during this festive season, especially those who must travel to their home towns for all annual celebrations.

“Frankly speaking, the show put up by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Xmas day does not rhyme with his pedigree. Nigerians know who is working and who is not. Instead of apologising to the masses, the Federal Government is talking about how fuel subsidy is not at N26. If that’s the case, they should talk about the global fall in fuel prices,” he observed.

Lawal, therefore, urged the government to be sensitive to the plights of the people noting that life has been very fair to those in government at the expenses of the masses.

“May this coming 2018 be a year of unprecedented progress and peace for Nigeria,” he said.

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