Laolu Akande Critiques Fuel Subsidy Removal Impact

Laolu Akande, the former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, expressed concerns regarding the removal of fuel subsidies during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. He stated that while President Bola Tinubu and governors are benefiting from the increased revenue following the subsidy removal, ordinary Nigerians are not experiencing any positive impact.

Akande emphasized that the decision to remove the subsidy was made at the federal level, and he noted that many people at the grassroots level are suffering as a result. He criticized the lack of accountability for those involved in the fuel subsidy scam, asserting that no one has faced consequences for their actions.

Akande questioned the absence of discussions about justice for those who perpetrated the scam, regardless of political affiliation, and highlighted the need for the government to address the grievances of the people regarding the increased revenue.