President Muhammadu Buhari’s Spokesman, Femi Adesina, has been criticised for his statement during the persistent crises of fuel scarcity across Nigeria.
Adesina in his latest weekly article titled ‘Knock Knock. Who’s there? was quoted to have said “heavens would not fall over the current fuel scarcity and Nigerians will survive like always”.
The presidential aide had linked while recalling that Nigerians had experienced a similar situation in the past and they survived.
His statement has since been condemned by Nigerians who took to social media calling him out for being heartless to the pains of those who voted his government into power.
They chastised him for being insensitive to the plight of Nigerians queueing at fuel stations since February.
Here are some comments gathered from Twitter:
@DejiAdeyanju “Femi Adesina is why nobody trust government critics. 95% of critics and activists turn out to be more heartless and hopeless than the people they criticize once they get into the government.”
@Unekue “ Femi Adesina said the heavens would not fall over the current fuel scarcity and Nigerians will survive like always. Which “see finish” pass the one?
@Bukar_Hamman “ Yes, so we should continue to be with our economic hardship due to the failure of our leaders to address challenges. Oil-producing nations for over 55 yrs cannot have a single refinery.”
@ToheebAlim “ This is how these people think of Nigerians. Is Femi Adesina aware of promising youth that lost their lives indirectly due to fuel scarcity in Ilorin? How do you think their parents will feel seeing this your view? This administration is no doubt the worst. No human feeling at all.”
@AbeyBlack “ Femi Adeshina, One thing I want you to remember is that you’re not going to be in that office forever. In fact your days are numbered, is that what you wish for your entire family, to adjust to poverty? God will judge you accordingly
