By Our Correspondent
Former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) deputy chairman, Bode George, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reduce petrol prices to N300 per litre to ease the financial burden on Nigerians during the festive season.
Speaking in Lagos, George emphasized that the current fuel cost, which exceeds N1,000 per litre, has made life challenging for citizens.
George proposed implementing the price reduction from mid-December to the end of January, suggesting that the government absorb the losses or seek contributions from individuals and businesses.
He noted that such a move would bring widespread relief and reduce the cost of essential goods and services during the holidays.
Highlighting the economic challenges facing the nation, George urged the administration to address inflation, unemployment, and poverty.
He also stressed the need for electoral reforms, advocating for the use of electronic result transmission and a constitution that reflects true federalism.
“What am I suggesting is that Mr President should sit down with his managers and give an order that from the middle of December to the end of January, the cost of petrol will be N300 per litre.
“The government can absorb the losses in the interest of the suffering people.
“If they (government) want others to contribute, let us know how much that is going to cost and ask people to donate, to bear the cost.
“We will be sending a lot of messages of happiness across the tribes and homes.
“Everybody in Nigeria will be happy because it will positively impact on this period of the year. It is a challenge and he (Tinubu) can do it.”
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