HURIWA slams NNPCL over fuel scarcity, accuses Tinubu of complicity

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has issued a strong condemnation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the ongoing fuel scarcity crisis, labeling the corporation as a hub of corruption, inefficiency, and gross mismanagement.

HURIWA further alleges that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been compromised by NNPCL officials, preventing him from effectively addressing the severe fuel shortages affecting Nigerians.

In a press release by National Coordinator Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA criticized President Tinubu for his silence on the issue and accused the NNPCL of allowing the crisis to persist for personal gain.

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The organization expressed frustration over the fuel scarcity, which has become increasingly common in Abuja and other major cities, despite various excuses provided by NNPCL over the past three months.

HURIWA argued that the ongoing scarcity is a deliberate act of sabotage, intended to benefit top NNPCL officials and board members. The organization pointed to repeated and unconvincing explanations from the NNPCL regarding logistics and supply chain issues as evidence of the company’s inefficacy.

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The human rights group also suggested that recent challenges faced by the Dangote Refinery might be part of an orchestrated effort to undermine it and reinforce NNPCL’s dominance in Nigeria’s petroleum sector.

HURIWA warned that President Tinubu’s inaction could provoke widespread protests against the NNPCL, given the mounting frustration among Nigerians.

The association criticized the current state of fear among citizens, who they claim are too afraid to protest due to potential security crackdowns.

Additionally, HURIWA condemned the suppression of civil protests by security forces, accusing them of undermining constitutional rights.

The group also criticized recent legislative attempts by the National Assembly to curtail fundamental rights, including a now-withdrawn bill proposing severe penalties for refusing to recite the national anthem.

HURIWA urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and continue advocating for their rights, warning that any further erosion of civil liberties could threaten the survival of democracy in Nigeria.