The Senator on his Facebook page, said “My sincere advise is for the National Chairman of our party to suggest that the federal government immediately reverse the announced increase in the pump price of PMS. If after seven days from Monday, there is no reversal, I will mobilize Nigerians from all walks of life for the mother of all protest.
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The Federal Government announced the removal of fuel subsidy, and the subsequent increase in the pump price of fuel to N145 per litre on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.
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“This is not what we promised Nigerians. The time is not right and the negative effects will be unbearable. A word is enough for the wise.”
Reports say Senator Shehu Sani has also rejected the government’s decision to increase fuel price.
Governor Fayose also accused President Buhari of playing with the lives of Nigerians.
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The Ekiti state Governor wondered why the government would increase the pump price of petrol at this time when Nigerians are going through economic hardship.
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