PDP Slams Buhari Over N5,000 Renewal Fee For National Identity Card, Says It Must Remain Free

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has berated the Buhari led Federal Government for introducing a N5,000 renewal fee for National Identity Card.

PDP described the move as unwarranted and unjustified levy on Nigerians.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, made this known in a press statement on Wednesday.

He said “The PDP totally rejects the repressive decision of the PresidentBuhari-led APC Federal Government to further squeeze Nigerians by imposing a N5000 fee for national identity cards.

“The PDP notes the increasing penchant of the APC administration to impose all sorts of taxes on suffering Nigerians. Only recently, the Buhari-led APC administration increased the Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods and services from 5 percent to 7.5 percent. This is in addition to increase in tariffs for electricity and other services as well as the obnoxious decision to return the tollgates on our major highways.”

The opposition party warned that such move would only further worsen the situation of Nigeria.

“Our party cautions that such impositions breed resentment and erode the much-desired patriotism; leading to the escalation of social vices and low commitment to nation building by citizens,” he said.

PDP however, urged President Buhari to revert the directive.

Kola said “The PDP therefore charges President Buhari to direct the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to immediately cancel its decision to levy Nigerians for national identity cards.”