The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reconsider increasing petrol prices, warning that it could worsen the tough economic situation in Nigeria. In a statement from Oladipo Oyewole, the YCE’s General Secretary, the group expressed concern over the rising hardship in the country. They noted that many Nigerians are already struggling, and further increases in fuel prices would only add to their pain.

Despite their hope for positive changes under Tinubu’s leadership, the Yoruba elders stressed the need for immediate actions to relieve the suffering across the nation. They urged the government to focus on solutions that will ease the burden on citizens instead of worsening it with higher fuel prices.

The statement

“The YCE remains hopeful that Nigeria will have a turnaround. However, going by scanty information available on Government pursuits and activities, there is, presently, a lot of suffering in the land. Be that as it may, we of YCE stand on our strong position that the interest of the masses to live a good life should be given full attention.

Without regular supply of electricity and with the official announcement of an increase in the price of Petroleum Products (PMS), the current hardship cannot but be increased in daily living by Nigerians. The Federal Government ought to immediately pursue every avenue to make available to our people, the dividends of democracy. Not through the distribution of palliatives (that does not seem to filter to the bottom) but by putting in place avenues to enhance proper/quality living through effective governance administration.

Every Nigerian should be entitled to enjoy our common resources. Indeed, Nigerians are suffering deeply at this time, no light, no fuel, no food. Mr President should, without delay, revisit his drawing board to attend to the short-term needs of Nigerians (the immediate needs of the people) whilst pursuing the long-term vision of making Nigeria a better place for growth and development

As Elders, YCE wants immediate succour for the people to boost the welfare of Nigerians so that all can live in comfort and harmony

As far as this Elders Council is concerned a lot of administrative work by government is (absolutely) required for the masses of this country to live, stay alive as respectable and responsible people. The state of this nation today is a pill that has a bitter taste.

The administration of President Bola Tinubu should do something quickly to ensure proper steering of its intentions to establish and install better governance in Nigeria.

Infact, the Presidency should do all possible to alleviate the suffering of all Nigerians immediately and without delay.”