Inibehe Effiong, a public interest and human rights lawyer, has strongly criticized the recent increase in electricity tariffs, labeling it as irrational and unjust.
He pointed out that such a decision could only be made by a President who is completely detached from the struggles and hardships faced by the citizens.
Through a post on his social media platform, Effiong specifically called out President Bola Tinubu for his alleged lack of empathy, describing it as both shocking and unacceptable.
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s approval of a N225 per Kilowatt electricity tariff hike for customers in Band A within urban areas was met with strong disapproval from Effiong, who emphasized that the President’s disconnect from the people’s suffering could lead to a dangerous level of state capture and a severe lack of compassion.
Effiong’s concerns about a potential Tinubu presidency revolved around the alarming possibilities of unprecedented state capture and a disturbing absence of empathy, both of which he believes are exemplified by the recent electricity tariff increment.
