Fuel price hike: Buhari under fire

President Muhammadu Buhari has come under heavy criticisms over the decision of his government to increase the pump price of petrol.

The government had on Wednesday announced that petrol will now sell as N151 against the former price of N143 per litre.

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), while reacting, asked Nigerians to reject decision.

According to him, Nigerians were already” suffocating under the weight of numerous taxes” and such d envelopment would cause more injuries to already bleeding Nigerians.

CUPP’s position was contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Imo Ikenga Ugochinyere on Wednesday.

The statement below.

“We, therefore, reject this senseless, heartless, insensitive and wicked increase in its entirety,” CUPP said.

“The CUPP holds the view that this latest poison from the chalice of the All Progressives Congress’ government is meant to kill more Nigerians with suffering contrary to the oath Buhari swore to protect them.

“We are therefore calling on this government to rescind this unpopular decision with immediate effect.

“Failure to do this, the CUPP will be taking a legal action to force this government to do so.

“Apart from the legal option, we shall also begin to reach out with a view to mobilising civil society organisations and organised groups for mass action.

“The Opposition Coalition Human Mobilisation head, Barr.Kenneth Udeze will in the days ahead start meeting with organised groups to mobilise them to be on same page with the Opposition.

“We urge Nigerians to be ready to take active part in the proposed mass civil action in case the Federal Government, in its usual style, turns a deaf ear to our legitimate and patriotic call.”