Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to reduce the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to ₦300 per litre between December and January.
Henzodaily recalls that Tinubu had, on the assumption of office in 2023, declared an end to subsidy, which triggered a hike in PMS price from ₦198 to ₦560 and has continued to soar to the current price of ₦1,100 and ₦1,200.
The increase in PMS has triggered inflation, increasing the prices of goods and services.
Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, Bode George urged Tinubu to reduce fuel prices from now till January to enable Nigerians to have a joyous and merry Christmas.
He stated that Tinubu can come up with the cost implication of the reduction and seek donation from well-meaning and philanthropic Nigerians.
According to George, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, can also contribute to the cost of reducing fuel prices.
He said, “Doing this, you would be sending a message of happiness to every home during this Christmas and New Year. This is a challenge I have thrown to him and I know he can do it.
“If the First Lady could donate N1bn to a university, she can donate as her contribution to fuel price reduction.”