Falana Blast FG Over Planned Electricity Tariff Increase

Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) don blast Federal Government over di plan to increase electricity tariff, saying di move go add more hardship to Nigerians wey don already dey battle with high cost of living.

According to reports by Punch Newspapers, Falana tok say e no make sense to increase electricity tariff when plenty Nigerians still dey complain about poor power supply, estimated billing and frequent blackout. E argue say consumers suppose dey enjoy better electricity service before any talk of tariff increment.

As reported by TheCable, di senior lawyer also urge di Federal Government and electricity regulators make dem focus on improving power generation, transmission and distribution instead of putting more financial burden on citizens.

Falana warn say any fresh tariff hike without visible improvement for electricity supply fit worsen di economic hardship wey many families and businesses dey face across di country. E maintain say access to stable and affordable electricity na key part of national development.

Meanwhile, reports from Daily Trust show say di proposed tariff review don continue to generate mixed reactions, as consumer rights groups and civil society organisations dey call on government to shelve di plan until power supply improves significantly.

Di Federal Government and power sector authorities never issue any fresh response to Falana’s criticism, but discussions over electricity pricing and power sector reforms continue across di country.