“People Are Hungry” – Cynthia Morgan Appeals For Partial Fuel Subsidy Return

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Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan, now known as Madrina, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the total removal of the petrol subsidy, citing the unbearable hardship it has caused.

In a video shared on TikTok on Monday, Morgan admitted she initially supported Tinubu’s decision to remove the subsidy but now believes the country is not prepared for such a drastic change.

“Are you guys feeling what I am feeling? I’m not even going to lie, I’m feeling it o! And it’s quite unfortunate that we might not be able to do much other than plead with the government,” she said.

She argued that spending over $8 billion on subsidy made no sense, but removing it completely without adequate structures in place had led to inflation and economic hardship.

“I was one of the persons who applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the removal of the fuel subsidy because you know what it is. But currently, I don’t think we have what it takes to live totally off subsidy removal on petroleum products,” Morgan stated.

The singer highlighted how petrol prices influence almost every commodity in the market and linked the worsening exchange rate of the Naira to Nigeria’s high import dependence. She pointed out that the country’s GDP per capita currently stands at $860, making it difficult for citizens to cope.

While acknowledging that subsidy removal was meant to free up funds for development, she insisted that the suffering was too much.

“People are hungry. Crime rates are increasing,” she warned.

Rather than resorting to protests, Morgan suggested a different approach, urging Nigerians to beg the government to reconsider.

“But please, let’s not rant. Let us do a begging challenge. Let’s beg the government to help us… Maybe we have been irresponsible. Let the government roll back at least 50 percent of the subsidy removal. That’s my stance,” she concluded.

Her comments have sparked discussions online, with some agreeing that the hardship is unbearable, while others maintain that the subsidy removal was necessary for long-term economic stability.

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