Human Rights Lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has accused the federal government of insensitivity to the plight of Nigerians. He said it was evil of the government to increase the prices of essential commodities during a pandemic.
“While other countries were making life easier for their citizens through tax cuts and palliatives, the Nigerian government was doing the exact opposite.
The activist said, “There is going to be a general strike and protest. We will fix a date after a meeting this evening. Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), a coalition of civil society and protests group is meeting today (Friday) with TUC leadership and about 79 others have indicated that they will take part in the national day of action against these anti-people developments. It will be next week but the date has not been picked yet.
“Other nations are giving cash to their citizens, cancelling rents but Nigeria is imposing taxes and all other levies on its citizens. We will fight against it.”
Falana said the Pipelines and Product Marketing Company, which announced the fuel price increase, had no power to do so.
