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Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has publicly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove Nigeria’s fuel subsidy, describing it as a “wicked decision” that disproportionately harms everyday Nigerians.
In an Instagram Live session, Kuti expressed his outrage, particularly highlighting the contrast between the removal of the subsidy and the government’s recent purchase of a $150 million presidential jet.
In an Instagram Live session, Kuti expressed his outrage, particularly highlighting the contrast between the removal of the subsidy and the government’s recent purchase of a $150 million presidential jet.
Kuti questioned the government's priorities, arguing that the funds used for the jet could have been better allocated to improving the country’s struggling education system. He suggested that the amount spent on the jet could build and maintain 10 primary schools for 20 years, benefiting future generations.
This criticism sparked widespread debate on social media, with many supporting Kuti's stance, calling out the government for lavish spending amid economic hardship. Others, however, defended the subsidy removal, viewing it as a necessary step toward economic reform.
Kuti’s comments reflect growing frustration among Nigerians, as the cost of living continues to rise, and many are questioning whether the government is truly addressing the nation’s most pressing needs. The debate surrounding the subsidy removal and extravagant expenditures continues to fuel heated discussions on social media and beyond.
Watch him speak below:
Seun Kuti is completely spot-on in this video. Nothing further to add.
— #OurFavOnlineDoc 🩺 🇬🇧 (@OurFavOnlineDoc) September 18, 2024
There’s a whole lot to think about.
If only our leaders have capacity to think.
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Source: DP
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