The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has restated his allegiance towards the removal of fuel subsidy if he is elected in the 2023 Presidential polls
Obi at the People’s Town Hall meeting organized by Channels Television on Sunday said he would end the menace described as “organized crime”, immediately after he assumes office.
“I can assure you, it (subsidy) will go immediately. Subsidy, I’ve said it before, is an organised crime and I will not allow it to stay a day longer.
“What they’re telling you is not what it is. Half of what is being mentioned is not subsidy. First, is that we consume the quantity that is not supposed to be consumed here. We are the same population as Pakistan. They consume below 50 percent of what we consume.
“So, the first half, I will remove it and give those people who are drinking it water, because that’s what they’re supposed to drink, so we can save the money.” He said.
Mr. Peter Obi, while assuring Nigerians at the People’s Town Hall meeting tagged “Obi/Datti, Fix Nigerian Agenda” emphasized that he would cut off fuel subsidy beneficiaries and put to rest the issue permanently.
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