Minister of State (Petroleum) Dr. Ibe Kachikwu was again under attack yesterday for the biting fuel shortage that has crippled cities and businesses. Kachikwu, who was lashed by All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for “insurbodination” after saying “I’m not a magician” in response to questions about the fuel crisis, is also the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
The Civil Society Coalition for Positive Change and Stand Up for Nigeria (SUN) issued a 72 hours ultimatum to the Minister to resign from office over the prolonged scarcity. Comrade Venatius Torkuma and Labake Boboye National President and Executive Director of the groups, in a joint statement, said Kachikwu had failed to justify his appointment.