Senator Melaye Gives Federal Government Ultimatum To Reduce Fuel Price

Mr Melaye, writing on his Facebook page Thursday night, said the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress should intervene in the matter, threatening to mobilise Nigerians for mass protests if his demand is not met.

Mr Melaye posted the demand from London where he’s currently attending an anti-corruption summit with Mr. Buhari.

“My sincere advise is for the National Chairman of party to our party to suggest that the federal government immediately reverse the announced increase in the pump price of PMS,” Mr. Melaye wrote. “If after 7 days from Monday there is no reversal, I will mobilize 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.”

In the last 15 months, most ordinary Nigerians across the country have been buying petrol for over N150 per litre, yet all these men who have as much as 5 cars and live in luxury don't bother because they live in the cities and their drivers can go queue for them and buy petrol at N86 but now the increase in price triggered reaction from Senator Melaye.