Frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart and senator representing Kogi West at the National Assembly, Sen. Dino Melaye, has threatened to mobilise Nigerians against the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration if the President refuses to revert to the old pump price of petrol within seven days.
He however did not fault the benefits which deregulation of the oil sector would confer on the economy and Nigerians.
Melaye, an active participant during the #OcuppyNigeria group, which compelled the former President Goodluck Jonathan government to jettison the idea of removing fuel subsidy in 2012, accused the current administration of going against the campaign promises of the APC.
The lawmaker cum activist, who gave the threat yesterday on his Facebook timeline, appears to be a lone voice amongst popular members of APC. He asked the APC national chairman, John Oyegun, to advise Buhari to revoke the increment.
His words: “My sincere advice is for the National Chairman of our party to suggest that the federal government immediately reverse the announced increase in the pump price of PMS
“If after seven days from Monday, there is no reversal, I will mobilise Nigerians from all walks of life for the mother of all protest. This is not what we promised Nigerians. The time is not right and the negative effects will be unbearable. A word is enough for the wise”.
Melaye may have joined a number of APC members who played key roles in the #OccupyNigeria group to oppose the new price regime in the oil sector. Another APC stalwart and activist Sen. Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna central senatorial district, had also expressed reservation over the hike in fuel price.
“My position remains unchanged, crystal clear and unwavering; I stand opposed to the removal of petroleum subsidy and I stand opposed to increase in pump price of petroleum products,” he said.
“It will do nothing other than add to the suffering and further impoverish the masses of our people.
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