Tinubu Wants To K!ll Us All’: Edo Man With Disability Laments After Buying 3 Litres Of Petrol For Over N4,000
‘Tinubu Wants To Kill Us All’: Edo Man With Disability Laments After Buying 3 Litres Of Petrol For Over N4,000
The outburst comes amid another surge in petrol prices across Nigeria, with the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) reaching as high as N1,500 per litre in several states.
A man living with a disability in Edo State has lamented the rising cost of petrol in Nigeria, saying the price of the commodity under President Bola Tinubu’s administration has made life increasingly difficult for ordinary Nigerians.
The man, who has lost both legs and moves around on a small wheeled board, wore a customised top bearing the inscription “Tinubu Nawa.” He made the remarks after purchasing three litres of petrol for more than N4,000.
In a video circulating on social media, he expressed anger over the price of the commodity and criticised the Tinubu administration over the worsening cost of living.
“You dey hear am? Tinubu want to kill people. Three litres being sold for over four thousand naira. Tinubu wants kill people,” he said.
“Tinubu no want take time. APC government no want take time. If I buy N10,000 now, it is for only jerry-can, five litres.”
He also said Tinubu’s tenure in office should not be extended beyond 2027.
“Eight years is not for you, na four years you will do. Tinubu, e no go better for you (Eight years is not for you; you will serve only four years. Tinubu, it will not be well with you),” he added.
The outburst comes amid another surge in petrol prices across Nigeria, with the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) reaching as high as N1,500 per litre in several states.
Several reports indicate that petrol was selling for between N1,460 and N1,500 per litre in Kano and Sokoto as at Wednesday, while prices also rose sharply in Kaduna, Benue, Kogi, Plateau, Bauchi, Adamawa, Edo, Kwara and several other states.
In Edo Central, including Ekpoma, Irrua and Uromi, petrol was reportedly selling for between N1,410 and N1,420 per litre, with some filling stations in remote areas charging about N1,422 per litre.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery also recently raised its petrol gantry price from N1,265 to N1,350 per litre effective September 12.
The increase represented an N85, or 6.7 per cent, rise and was the fourth upward adjustment in the refinery’s petrol price since August 21. The refinery’s gantry price had risen from N1,165 to N1,350 per litre within 22 days.
Following the latest adjustment, petrol prices at some filling stations also increased. In Lagos, for instance, MRS sold petrol at N1,395 per litre, while some NNPC stations in Ibafo sold the product at N1,380 per litre.
The rising petrol price has placed additional pressure on transportation costs and household expenses because petrol remains widely used to power cars, buses, motorcycles, tricycles and electricity generators in Nigeria.
Data reported from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority showed that Nigerians spent about N11.3 trillion on petrol between January and July 2026 to power vehicles and generators.
The figure came from the estimated 10.37 billion litres of petrol trucked into the domestic market during the seven-month period.
The latest price increases have also triggered concerns among labour groups and other stakeholders.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the Federal Government to introduce measures to cushion the impact of the rising petrol price, after the commodity reached about N1,500 per litre in several states.
The consequences are also being felt in public transportation. In Kano, for example, the latest increase reportedly forced some vehicle owners to park their vehicles, while commercial tricycle operators raised fares by about 50 per cent in some areas.
The NMDPRA has attributed fluctuations in petrol prices to several factors, including crude oil sourcing, domestic refining, logistics and transportation costs, noting that petrol prices are determined by market conditions following deregulation.
For many Nigerians, however, the continued increase has translated into higher transportation costs and increased expenses for businesses and households.
The man’s complaint in Edo therefore reflects the growing public frustration over the cost of petrol, particularly among low-income Nigerians who depend on the commodity for transportation and power.
