Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to reject President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administrationโs policies, drawing a comparison with public opposition to the removal of fuel subsidy.
Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, made the remarks while criticising the economic impact of subsidy removal and rising petrol prices.
He said Nigerians had continued to bear higher transportation, food and energy costs since the subsidy was removed in May 2023, arguing that the government had not provided adequate protection for households, workers and businesses.
Atiku has proposed a production subsidy for petroleum products refined locally, saying the measure could reduce pump prices while supporting domestic refining.
However, the Tinubu campaign has challenged Atiku to explain the legal, fiscal and operational basis of the proposal, citing provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act governing fuel pricing.
