Chief Bode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged President Bola Tinubu to lower the price of petrol to N300 per litre before Christmas.
At a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday, George argued that this price cut would provide much-needed relief for Nigerians, enabling them to enjoy the holiday season.
George highlighted the significance of December and January and urged the President to initiate the price reduction by mid-December and maintain it until the end of January.
He proposed that the government could absorb the financial impact of the price cut, which he believed would spread joy and ease the economic burden during the festive period.
“If the First Lady can donate N1 billion to a university, surely she can contribute to this cause,” George stated, emphasizing the need for the government to give back to the citizens who supported Tinubu’s election.
George also discussed the challenges within the PDP, asserting that the party would resolve its issues before the 2027 elections.
He stressed that the ambitions of individuals should not outweigh the party’s collective goals and unity.
Reflecting on the founding principles of the PDP, George reiterated the party’s commitment to zoning and rotation of party positions.
He condemned the manipulation of these principles for personal political gain, urging a return to the party’s core values. “What was handed down to us was based on justice, equity, and fairness,” he said.