Buhari is a curse As Nigerians accuse Him of insensitivity to plight of the masses

Nigerians have reacted in bitterness, regarding the news that subscribers of the Global System
of Mobile telecommunications across the country would pay more for data with effect
from December 1, 2016.

Investigations reveal that the Federal Government took the decision having discovered that data rates
are very low-priced in Nigeria, compared to other countries, including nearby African countries. In text
messages sent out to its subscribers, MTN, Africa’s mobile telecommunications giant, confirmed that it
had agreed to implement the directive of the NCC. The MTN text reads: “Dear customer, please be informed
that from 1st of December, some MTN data tariffs will be increased to reflect the new rates set by the NCC for
operators. Thank you.”

There have been warnings regarding this move by the NCC, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) warned against
the proposed price hike. The labour group said it would not take such move lightly in the face of the serious
economic crisis the country is faced with. In a similar vein, the Nigerian Senate has waded into the issue,
the Senate President Bukola Saraki confirmed on Tuesday, November 29, that the upper house of legislature will
step into the matter. Saraki made the confirmation on his verified Twitter in reply to a plea by a follower that the House
look into the matter. More reactions have trailed the data hike news, many of which are from the bitter masses and some
in opposition of the APC-government.

Reno Omokri, former aide Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan,
said: “Does anyone remember when GSM/Internet rate plans collapsed from ₦3k to ₦1k under ‘clueless’ Goodluck Jonathan?
I need a witness. Please share and comment if you do remember. May God bless GEJ forever!” Below are the thoughts of
Nigerians on the issue, views aired via social media. Onyebuchi Onyebuchi said: “That policy brought thousands of jobs that
will be loss in the coming days, another job lost looming (@least 100,000) #BuhariIsNotMyPresident” Nwasor Obadiah Amen
was of the opinion that online businesses will be affected, he said: “Buhari is a curse”. Harrison Akadidi said: “#BuhariIsNotMyPresident”
while MI Zorto said: “Change they voted for has landed heavily on all of us”. Tabitha Treasure Ojiako said: “I wonder why God allows
horrible things happen to innocent people,buhari still sleeps under AC bought and maintained by the people’s money ,why not tax the
national assembly,why not tax the government officials who don’t perform duties.”

Ejiofor Umeano said: “We have serious problem in this country, Nigeria losses over one trillion Naira Every
month to DATA, PHONE, and CABLE TV. In other countries in Europe a one time payment of about N6000 per
family per month pays for unlimited data for all the above listed. Instead of laying fiber cable to connect Nigeria to
Internet hub they preferred to drain Nigeria by Data and allso deprive Nigeria from joining the next money spinning age
which is knowledge based in other civilized countries SANE people do not browse with mobile data. In Nigeria it is the only
option.” A social commentator simply known as Alao said: “An administration in disarray looking to close access to social
media by increasing price. Back door censorship.” Dimka Obele Eze ll said: “Charly Boy was on the streets last week to wake
you guys up! Take your destiny in your hands. Don’t wait for these old men to provide for you. They think of how to raise more
money to feed their large families! They do not think of your future.”