Government From Hell’ – Adeyanju Criticizes FG Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike

Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju slams President Tinubu’s administration over a 50% telecom tariff hike, calling it a “government from hell.” Learn about the public backlash and NATCOMS’ legal plans here.

Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, labeling it a “government from hell.”

Adeyanju’s remarks came in response to the recent approval of a 50% hike in telecommunications service tariffs by the Federal Government. He accused the current administration of deliberately inflicting hardship on Nigerians.

The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) has expressed strong disapproval of this decision and has announced plans to take legal action against the Federal Government over the tariff hike.

Telecom Tariff Increase Sparks Outrage

Reports indicate that this is the first significant increase in telecommunications charges since 2013. Adeyanju voiced his frustration on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where he condemned the government’s decision.

In his post, he stated:

“They just increased the tariff for all phone calls in the country.
The government has vowed to punish Nigerians with suffering. A government from hell.

This year, I have zero tolerance for nonsense. If you come to my timeline defending this injustice, I will block you. Supporting a government that is destroying Nigerians and the economy is unacceptable.”

Public Backlash Intensifies

The tariff hike has sparked widespread anger, with many Nigerians describing the move as inconsiderate amidst existing economic challenges. Critics argue that such decisions deepen the hardship faced by citizens in an already fragile economy.

As the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers prepares to challenge the tariff hike in court, the issue continues to generate heated discussions both online and offline.

Key Takeaways

The Federal Government recently approved a 50% increase in telecommunications service tariffs.
Deji Adeyanju referred to the Tinubu-led administration as a “government from hell” for imposing more hardship on Nigerians.
NATCOMS plans to legally challenge the tariff hike, calling it unfair to subscribers.
The decision marks the first significant telecom tariff hike in over a decade, the last being in 2013.