Human rights lawyer, FEMI FALANA has supported the planned picketing of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) headquarters and offices of the Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) across the country today over the hike in electricity tariff.

Reacting to the development, FALANA argued that the proposed action is justified and is equally provided for in Nigeria’s Labour Act.

According to him, the NERC failed to follow due process and did not engage the stakeholders before taking such an unpopular decision.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria raised a concern that it would be unfair and insensitive of any government to supply darkness and expect its citizens to pay for electricity tariffs.

He also frowned at the development, saying it is becoming obvious that privatisation has failed ‘woefully’ in Nigeria.