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Bode George urges Tinubu to slash petrol price to N300 for festive season
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reduce the price of petrol to N300 per litre before Christmas.
George stated that such a move would bring relief to Nigerians during the festive period and foster nationwide goodwill.
Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, George emphasized the significance of the festive season and urged the government to act swiftly.
“What I am suggesting is that by the 15th or the middle of this month, President Tinubu, if he really believes that these Nigerians voted him into power, it is time to give back to them,” George said.
He highlighted the importance of December and January in the global calendar, regardless of religious or cultural affiliations.
“There are two months in any calendar year that are very important months. Whether you are a Christian, a Muslim, an atheist, or a traditionalist, it is common and it is all over the world. The months of December and January are the most important months,” he noted.
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George proposed that the government absorb the cost of the reduction temporarily.
“From the middle of December, at least to the end of January, the cost of petrol should be reduced to N300 per litre. The government can absorb the losses. With this, you will be sending a lot of messages of happiness across the tribes and homes. Everybody in Nigeria will be happy because it will positively impact this period of the year,” he said.
He also referenced recent philanthropic gestures, calling on the government to prioritize the welfare of citizens.
“If Madam First Lady could donate N1 billion to a university, she could also donate into the coffers to bear this cost. What’s wrong? So that everybody will be able to sleep well with N300 per litre across the board,” George argued.
George added that such a gesture would significantly reduce the cost of goods and services during the festive period, urging the Minister of Petroleum to take decisive action.
“Who is the Minister of Petroleum? So he has a singular effort, and if he really looks at these cuts in fuel price across all political parties, all human beings, all Nigerians, he will see the joy in them because the cost of items will crash,” he stated.
In a separate session, George also addressed the internal challenges within the PDP, expressing confidence that the party would overcome its current crisis ahead of the 2027 elections. He reiterated the importance of upholding the principles of zoning and rotation enshrined in the party’s constitution.
“I call our party (PDP) the Iroko because the party didn’t emerge from anywhere. It is entrenched in our constitution. Section 7 (3c) of the PDP constitution states that there will be and there must be and there shall be zoning and rotation of party positions and elective offices,” George said.
He criticized individuals placing personal ambitions above the collective goals of the party, attributing past disruptions to selfish motives.
“Your ambition is now higher than the corporate ambition of everybody. Who the hell are you? And because it’s been going from generation to generation, I’m happy I’m still alive. We can talk about it,” he said.
Reflecting on the party’s history, George stressed the need for a return to its founding principles of justice, equity, and fairness.
“We messed up ourselves with the manipulation. It started with Ayu,” he concluded, referencing the party’s recent leadership controversies.
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