Dantalle Critiques Rising Petrol Prices Impacting Nigerians

Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, the National Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), addressed the impact of rising petroleum prices on ordinary Nigerians during the APM manifesto unveiling in Abuja. He noted that petrol prices have surged from approximately N200 to N1,500, which he described as both miraculous and painful for citizens.

Dantalle highlighted that this increase, coupled with excessive taxes, has made survival challenging for many families. He expressed concern over insecurity in Nigeria, stating that many citizens live in fear of kidnapping, even in the Federal Capital Territory.

Dantalle warned against using state institutions to undermine democracy and called for credible elections conducted in a peaceful atmosphere. He urged Nigerians to unite for a peaceful presidential election, emphasizing that democracy should protect the people after electoral victories.