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Why the government should bring back 50% fuel subsidy – Cynthia Morgan
Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan has weighed in on the country’s worsening economic crisis, urging the government to reconsider its decision to remove fuel subsidies.
In a video posted on her Instagram page, Morgan expressed her concerns about the hardship Nigerians are facing, suggesting that instead of complaining, citizens should plead with the government to reinstate part of the subsidy.
“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. Because spending over $8 billion on subsidy doesn’t make any sense,” she said.
Morgan, who initially supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to end fuel subsidies, admitted that the current economic conditions have made it clear that Nigeria is not yet prepared for total subsidy removal.
“I was one of the persons who applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for curbing subsidized products 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. We don’t have the structures or anything to be able to sustain that. And that is why there’s inflation.”
She further explained that while fuel subsidies placed a significant financial burden on the government, removing them entirely without adequate economic structures in place has only worsened inflation, poverty, and crime rates.
“I don’t think it’s a bad idea, but we are not ready. We can’t do it. 100 percent subsidy removal will not work. People are hungry. Crime rates are increasing.”
Morgan concluded by urging Nigerians to approach the government with humility rather than frustration, proposing a unique way to demand relief.
“But please, let’s not rant. Let us do a begging challenge. Let’s beg the government to help us, that they shouldn’t be angry. Maybe we have been irresponsible. Let the government roll back at least 50 percent of the subsidy removal. That’s my stance.”
Her remarks have since sparked mixed reactions on social media, with many Nigerians sharing their thoughts on whether pleading with the government would yield any results.
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