Tunji Shelle, a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, says the directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on cybersecurity levy is another way of exploiting Nigerians.

On May 6, the CBN directed deposit money banks in the country to start charging a 0.5 percent cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions, in line with the Cybercrime Act 2024 as amended.

Speaking with TheCable, the retired navy captain says President Bola Tinubu and his appointees are insensitive to the plight of the masses.

Shelle added that it is worrisome that Nigerians who are going through the hardship of subsidy removal, hunger, and fuel scarcity, are being told that certain amounts will be deducted from their bank accounts when they make transactions.

“I am not surprised by the announcement by the CBN because Nigerians have always been exploited by this government. They have no regards or feelings for the common man at all and they don’t care if the poor continue to get poorer,” he said.

“The man who has N50,000 in his account, is that somebody you should levy cybersecurity fee upon? A man who is earning N30,000 minimum wage and is wondering how he will survive until month end, is that the man you still want to tax cybersecurity levy? These people are just so insensitive to the plight of Nigerians.

“It is very easy for someone to say, how much is 0.5 percent? But what they are thinking about is the cumulative amount they will realise from the cybersecurity levy.

“By the time, they collect these 0.5 percent levy from all Nigerians, including the poor masses, it goes into billions of naira.

“They will spend the money lavishly and use it to renovate the national assembly and share the remaining among themselves. The masses will benefit nothing from the amount generated from the levy. We have never had it so bad.”

Shelle added that the Tinubu administration has achieved very little in one year.

“With all the amount used to renovate the national assembly, the lawmakers are even still complaining because a poor job was done,” he added.

“I think people with good conscience should resign from this administration and go and beg God for forgiveness. That is the only thing that can save this country.

“Only gullible Nigerians will continue to see Tinubu as a messiah and man of hope. I can’t pinpoint what he has done for the average Nigerian.

“Almost all Nigerians have lost hope in his government. They are just trusting in God for a miracle to happen.”
https://www.thecable.ng/tunji-shelle-cybersecurity-levy-insensitive-to-plight-of-nigerians/

Tinubu has gone south

Tinubu is a monumental disaster

Yabs

Tinubu is a disaster that would have been avoided.

Now I know those APC supporters always praising Tinubu are from Ouagadougou.You can't love Nigeria and be happy with situation of things.

How long will this man continue to carry bitterness around?. Bitter Obi has infected him so bad.

Ofunaofu:
Tinubu is a monumental disaster

Dey wait for Tinubu to come & arrange your life for you.

After all the money wasted on your supposed education, na President Bola Tinubu you dey wait for abi?

favor914:
Dey wait for Tinubu to come & arrange your life for you.

After all the money wasted on your education, na President Bola Tinubu you dey wait for abi?

Imagine what a confirmed BATeria is blabbing

favor914:
Dey wait for Tinubu to come & arrange your life for you.

After all the money wasted on your supposed education, na President Bola Tinubu you dey wait for abi?

In Germany, you are trained in school for free. After that Government still find work for you. Anytime you want to further your education, your pay will be reduced while government is funding you.

Ofunaofu:


Imagine what a confirmed BATeria is blabbing

You will soon be cured of your bateria, keep waiting for Dr Tinubu.

Ofunaofu:


Imagine what a confirmed BATeria is blabbing

Beautifulday:


In Germany, you are trained in school for free. After that Government still find work for you. Anytime you want to further your education, your pay will be reduced while government is funding you.

In Germany, what about in Cameroon?

DatNiggaDaz:

Yes o, those Shameless Things will be waiting on Tinubu for help.

When a thief is your president ...
.

Tunji is ipob

Splashme:
When a thief is your president ...
.

Show me your leader, and I will tell you who you are.

Your President is a thief, you cannot be any different.

Cooldowntemper:
Tunji is ipob

Tunji is Pdp.

favor914:
Pdp.

This confused fellow

You still dey alive?

favor914:
In Germany, what about in Cameroon?

Are your politicians running to Cameroon for their healthcare or are they sending their children to Cameroon for education? Since they are penchant in running to developed economies then dont you think itll be a honor if they can replicate what they see over there for us?🤷‍♂️

Thïefnubu is a fallen demon on a 3-fold mission to Steal, to Kill and to Destroy. 😂

favor914:
You will soon be cured of your bateria, keep waiting for Dr Tinubu.

Take, drink it

You go dey alright

Ofunaofu:


Take, drink it

You go dey alright

Ha ha, na you & Gringory Obi way dey dream of Aso Rock need am pass.

Only a FOOL or Empty-headed person expected Anything good from Ebola Tinibu g, in the First place.

The Man only knows how to LOOT, BRIBE People, Organize Thugs and Rig Elections.

Ofunaofu:


Imagine what a confirmed BATeria is blabbing

To call him BATeria is a Compliment because bacteria is useful in producing some items.

Just Ignore the Mumu Boy!

He is still a Kid.

This is a disaster Nigeria never deserved after Buhari but some people say it is emilokan or awalokan. Then here we are as a country.

favor914:
Yes o, those Shameless Things will be waiting on Tinubu for help.

Beautifulday:


In Germany, you are trained in school for free. After that Government still find work for you. Anytime you want to further your education, your pay will be reduced while government is funding you.

They are not exposed that's why they vote incompetent government to power because they don't realise the enormous influence and effect a government can have on the outcomes of their lives, they are so myopic to see that their success don't depend on their efforts alone but on the combination of their efforts and government policies
In a nutshell a government can make or mar the people
A government is never neutral that's why you should be careful of your choices

favor914:
Dey wait for Tinubu to come & arrange your life for you.

After all the money wasted on your supposed education, na President Bola Tinubu you dey wait for abi?

very very dumb and stvpid comment! why are these guys so dumb!

favor914:
Dey wait for Tinubu to come & arrange your life for you.

After all the money wasted on your supposed education, na President Bola Tinubu you dey wait for abi?

Ogbeni, quit writing trash! If Tinubu can't do that job, he should resign. Nobody imposed it on him.

Tinubu is very insensitive to the plight of the common man.


He runs the dog eat dog capitalist government of the rich.



He does not deserve a second term.