Fuel Subsidy: ‘We The Masses Are The Ones Feeling The Pain Now’ – D’banj

By Osagie Alonge

After much criticism and attacks, D’banj has finally commented on the Federal government’s recent removal of Fuel Subsidy.
The Mo’Hits pized act and G.O.O.D Music signee took to his Twitter account hours ago to air his thoughts on the hike in fuel price.
D’banj says his reason for being silent all this while is because he is ‘just as surprised’ as every other Nigerian. He also clearly states that he was never appointed ‘Special Adviser’ to the President on Youths.
‘Ok so I haven’t said anything about the subsidy (removal) cos just like every Nigerian citizen I am as surprised as we all are and yes I supported GEJ openly and fully but I haven’t been made the special adviser to the president on youths. All I can say about the Subsidy (removal) is the obvious truth that my fans, friends, family and we the masses are the ones feeling the pain now’, @iamdbanj tweeted.
Critics had shot at the pop star since last week, accusing him of being silent on the Subsidy removal and even attempting to boycott any event he would perform at.
D’banj had endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan during the April 2011 polls with campaign ads and was featured as an interviewer on a pre-recorded chat session with him. The pop act had also performed at several ‘Pro Goodluck’ campaigns held in different parts of the country. To add to that, D’banj released a remix version of his ‘Scapegoat’ single with lyrics urging Nigerians to vote for Goodluck.
Just six days ago, label partner Don Jazzy stated via Twitter that he ‘regrets voting for the current government’.
There are unconfirmed reports D’Banj and his partner Don Jazzy were generously paid for supporting Goodluck Jonathan’s election bid. But Jazzy insists ‘God knows that Govt has not given mohits a penny like i have always told you guys. and i am boldly putting out there for anybody to contest’.