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1. In 2011 @GEJonathan realized that the fuel subsidy was a corrupt, unsustainable contraption, and sought to remove it.

2. At a Townhall with Govt, the private sector and labour in attendance, HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi gave this prophetic warning:
3. Even @adams_oshiomole made an appearance to give his support to the difficult decision for removal of the subsidy. Like that biblical donkey that suddenly spoke with wisdom, he said:

“If [GEJ] doesn’t take this decision, Nigeria will crash. I think the time to act is now.”
4. Common sense Senator @benmurraybruce made a contribution, asking that if the fuel subsidy is removed, a transport subsidy be introduced along with a $500m fund to help transporters buy energy-efficient taxis & buses.

And yes, even back then Ben was championing electric cars.
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