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 READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
Renowned lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju, along with Vincent Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMark, led a protest against the mass demolitions initiated by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in Abuja. The demonstration included residents of Ruga, a settlement near Airport Road, who protested the destruction of their homes. This move came after Wike’s directive for the “Operation Sweep” task force to demolish settlements like Ruga and other areas in the capital as part of efforts to rid the city of perceived criminal activities and nuisances. Adeyanju expressed deep concern, highlighting that the task force had set fire to many homes and destroyed properties worth millions of naira. He called on President Bola Tinubu to take into account the situation of the impoverished residents who had already been displaced by insecurity in northern states such as Borno. “There is no justification for this demolition. We are appealing to the president to acknowledge the difficult situation these displaced residents are facing,” Adeyanju said. He added that most of the affected people had already been forced out of their homes in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe due to ongoing security challenges. READ ALSO: NDC Reacts to Ex-Governor Okowa’s Arrest for Alleged N1.3 Trillion Fraud
