Amaechi Criticizes Tinubu Over Electricity Subsidy Removal

Rotimi Amaechi, the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), condemned the removal of the electricity subsidy by President Bola Tinubu's administration, stating that it has drastically increased electricity bills for Nigerians. During his ward visits in Omuma Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State, Amaechi revealed that his electricity bill surged from ₦500,000 to ₦4 million following the subsidy removal.

He conveyed a message from Atiku Abubakar, indicating that if elected, Atiku would reinstate the subsidy, eliminating the current Band A and B classifications. Amaechi also linked the removal of the petrol subsidy to rising transportation and food costs, asserting that Nigerians are suffering due to these policies.

He further connected the economic challenges to increased insecurity, claiming that farmers are unable to access their farms. Amaechi emphasized that restoring the subsidy would help reduce the cost of living, stating, “If Atiku brings back subsidy, everything will come down.”.