Peoples Redemption Party Condemns Increase In Electricity Tariff
By: Chioma Eche, Abuja.
The Peoples Redemption Party, (PRP), has condemned the increase in the electricity tariff paid by Band A customers from N68/KWh to N225/kWh by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC), describing it as a blow on Nigerians.
PRP’s Acting National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, who stated this in a statement, said that the action is unacceptable against the backdrop that the hike was coming on the heels of the removal of fuel subsidies and massive devaluation of the Naira, which have brought increases in costs of living and resultant hardship to the populace.
According to Ishaq, PRP is calling on the government to as a matter of urgency to reconsider this decision and prioritize the well-being of its citizens, just as the Party urged the authorities to explore alternative solutions that will not further increase the suffering of Nigerians.
“We urge the authorities to explore alternative solutions that will not further exacerbate the suffering of Nigerians. Government should urgently seriously investing in the exploration and expansion of alternative renewable sources of electricity supply such as solar, bio gas, wind, etc which have the potential of providing cheap and sustainable electric energy to Nigerians for their domestic, economic and industrial needs”
He said the current economic situation demands empathy, understanding and a collective effort to uplift the people, not policies that push them deeper into hardship”
“In addition to the evident detrimental effects that a 300 percent surge in electricity bills would impose on Nigerians, it is crucial to acknowledge the substantial impact it would have on medium and small enterprises, as well as the informal sector. This significant hike in energy costs could potentially cripple these vital components of our economy, leading to potential job losses and hindering overall growth and development”
The Acting National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Muhammed said “PRP remains committed to working towards a better future for all Nigerians, where basic necessities like food, electricity and fuel are accessible and affordable.”
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