AFRICA

OPC: Tinubu Should Open Borders, Slash Petrol and Electricity Prices

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has called for dialogue between the Federal Government and leaders of the protest against high cost of living scheduled to commence on August 1.

The organisation also demanded immediate reversal of increased electricity tariffs and reduction of food and fuel price as a goodwill gesture. 

The President of OPC, Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, in a statement however, advised the protesters to remain non-violent and follow the path of dialogue.  

“A hungry man is an angry man. The government must crash the price of food, electricity and fuel for peace to reign and for people to know that the government cares about their welfare”, Afolabi said. 

The Yoruba socio-cultural organisation said President Bola Tinubu should immediately issue an Executive Order opening up all the country’s borders in the South-West and South-South in order for rapid inflow of food that would lower prices. 

The OPC President encouraged the government to concentrate efforts on getting the nation’s refineries to produce domestic fuel in order to solve the problem of inadequate and expensive petroleum products. 

The OPC said, “If one man, Aliko Dangote, can build a refinery in less than 10 years, how can ordinary maintenance of four full-fledged and functional refineries become an impossible task since 1999 when civilians took over power? What is the mystery?

“Government must identify, expose and apprehend cabals and all the enemies making life unduly difficult for commoners in Nigeria. This nation belongs to all of us and Nigerians must be able to enjoy their commonwealth.

“A situation where citizens are urged to tighten their belts; but politicians are living larger than life on public funds can only bring discontent and rebellion. Government must cost the cost of governance. These are austere times and the leader must also adopt austerity measures.”

Additionally, the socio-cultural organisation asked the police to prevent the demonstration from being hijacked by hoodlums who could use the protest for looting and mayhem.

The OPC said Nigerian leaders and protest organisers must not toe the line of Kenya, where demonstrations degenerated into a bloodbath with loss of lives and wanton destruction of property. 

“Protestors and government have lost control in Kenya. We cannot afford to go that way. We have no other country but Nigeria; and we cannot allow a civil protest to spiral out of control”, the organisation said.

Friday Olokor

Follow us on:

AriseNews

View Comments

  • 📞📞📞📞📞📞INFORMATION IS FROM THE NIGERIA PORT AUTHORITY.
    Royal umbrella=18, 500
    Mama Gold=17, 500
    Royal stallion=17,500
    Rising sun=18,500
    Special rice=18, 500
    Mama Africa=17,500
    Elephant Gold=18,500
    Caprice =18,500
    : TRANSPORTATION CHARGES IS (#1,500) Are

    Vehicles Are Direct Belgium/Tokunbo

    BALE OF CLOTHES FOR SALE
    • Toyota Land Cruiser-N3.5 million
    • Toyota Prado N1 million
    • Toyota Corolla –N550,000
    • Toyota Camry –N450,000-N1M
    • Toyota Avensis – N950,000-N1M
    • Toyota Yaris – N600,000
    • Toyota Venza – N1.5 million
    • Toyota RAV4 SUV –N950,000
    • Toyota Hilus Pickup-N750,000
    • Toyota Dyna Truck – N1.million
    • Toyota Hiace Bus – N1.150 million
    * Toyota Sienna-N900,000
    * Toyota Highlander-N950,000
    *Toyota Big daddy-N550,000
    Honda Civic cars – N450,000
    Honda Accord – N700,000
    Honda CR-V –N780,000
    Honda CR-V –950,000
    Honda Pilot – N900,000
    Honda City-N500,000.
    *Prices of some Volswagen cars:
    Golf 2,3,4,5-N250,000-300,000-N500,000
    Jetta-N350,000
    Passat-N450,000.
    Lexus RX300-N850,000
    Lexus RX330-N950,000
    Lexus RX350-N1.2 million
    Lexus GX460-N2.8
    Lexus GX470-N3.4
    Million
    Toyota Sienna = 700,000
    WE DELIVER TO 36 STATES
    YOU CAN CALL THE MARKETING OFFICER FOR MORE INFORMATION OR YOU ADD ME UP ON WHATSAPP O8O 6739 9O9O

Recent Posts

Ten Family Members Die in Private Plane Crash in Brazil

A plane crash in Gramado, Brazil, killed ten family members, including businessman Luiz Claudio Galeazzi,…

3 minutes ago

Man Arrested in New York for Setting Woman on Fire in Brooklyn Subway

A suspect has been apprehended in Brooklyn subway after woman was set ablaze and died…

6 minutes ago

Bridge Collapse In Brazil Kills One, Spills Sulfuric Acid Into River

A Brazilian bridge collapse has killed one person and spilled sulfuric acid into the Tocantins…

12 minutes ago

Anambra Police Confirm 22 dead in Stampede as Governor Soludo Mandates Safety Protocols for Future Palliative Distributions

Governor Soludo has expressed grief over Okija stampede, urges safety-first approach for future food distribution…

17 minutes ago

Slovak PM Robert Fico Surprises Putin in Moscow, Discusses Gas Supplies and Ukraine Conflict

Slovak PM Robert Fico made a surprise visit to Moscow for gas talks with Putin,…

18 minutes ago

Nigeria Plans New Auto Industrial Park to Boost Local Manufacturing, Competitiveness

NADDC has announced plans for new auto industrial park to support local manufacturers and reduce…

20 minutes ago