It is insensitive to increase electricity tariffs now – Atiku

Atiku Abubakar believes tariff increase could come at a more convenient time

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the recent increase in electricity tariffs by distribution companies across Nigeria.

“I reject the increased electricity tariffs. Coming out of the lock-down, Nigerians need a stimulus, not an impetuous disregard for the challenges they face,” the Presidential candidate of the main opposition party in the 2019 presidential election tweeted on Monday.

Atiku’s comments follow the commencement of the implementation of the increase in electricity tariff by almost 300 per cent by electricity distribution companies across Nigeria.

“Many Nigerians have not earned an income for months, due to no fault of theirs. This increase is ill-timed and ill-advised,” he added.

I reject the increased electricity tariffs. Coming out of the lockdown, Nigerians need a stimulus, not an impetuous disregard for the challenges they face. Many Nigerians have not earned an income for months, due to no fault of theirs. This increase is ill-timed and ill-advised.
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 3, 2020

This post by Atiku Bubakar did not however sit well with some people who think that he did nothing better when he was in office.

What would you have done differently Sir?

It's often easier to stand for, or against actions of leaders, it doesn't mean they are wrong/right or you're wrong or right

With all due respect Sir, you've been there before, and it wasn't as such better

Solutions,Not just complaints
— Olatunde Victor Adeoluwa (@AdeoluwaVictor) September 3, 2020

We’re u not part of the people who started the Nepa privatization process?

Were u not there when they agreed to price review from time to time?

Will they not change prices to conform with Modern day challenges?

You are just a Wicked Hypocrite.
— Ike (@Team2031) September 3, 2020

You can only come online and be ranting on because of deregulation which is the solemn reason for the increase,

You were complaining of subsidy that is being looted, now that there is no subsidy you are complaining of the cost.

There is nothing you can do to satisfy a wailer
— Major general bazo (@Ibnbazo) September 3, 2020

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