Veteran Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw expressed her strong opposition to the recent electricity tariff hike in Nigeria.
Kate Henshaw slammed Nigeria’s electricity tariff structure, calling it “pure theft” and asserting that nowhere else in the world operates with such an unjust system, specifically protesting the impending hike for Band A users.
Kate Henshaw advocated for a fairer electricity pricing system, urging authorities to adopt a consumption-based billing model where all users receive equal access to electricity and are charged based on their actual usage, eliminating discriminatory tariffs.
Kate Henshaw’s passionate tweet about the electricity tariff hike struck a chord with many Nigerians, who echoed her sentiments and collectively expressed frustration and discontent over the increased charges, sparking a wave of online solidarity and calls for reform.
chidie wrote, “Funny thing is I don’t think you can even unsubscribe from the Band A
plan except you pack to a relatively remote area”
chef.ego wrote, “My 20k Will normally give me over 300 units, now I only got 88 units this is daylight robbery honestly”
big.damzzzzz wrote, “At this point we are working to take care of the government”
cleopatracedar wrote, “I kuku remove myself from band A, I’m now in band C,,as far there’s still light, just that it won’t be 24hrs..”
mayoruzzy wrote, “Naija really dey funny, some of us don’t even know what Band A or B or prepaid meter means but we get 24/7 Lights.”
cakes_by_israel wrote, “Take note that many of the people complaining in this same comment section will vote in the same leaders if given the opportunity right now. This is the sad reality”
arikeeee wrote, “Can we all do something about this government coz at this point I think they’re ready to finish the citizens funds ooo”
beccaszn wrote, “Because eh!!! Wetin be Band A and Band ZIl! Just any way possible to keep making life hard for its citizens! Omorrrr eh! 50k light ur heart go dey beat wen e go finish”.
