Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar says he will reinstate Nigeria’s fuel subsidy if elected president in the 2027 general election. He argues that the subsidy removal carried out under President Bola Tinubu’s administration has not produced benefits for Nigerians.
Atiku’s comments frame the 2023 decision to end the subsidy as a trigger for worsening economic conditions, pointing to rising prices of goods and services after the policy change. In social media remarks, he asks where the “money” from the subsidy is being directed and whether it is improving services such as healthcare, education, or security. Sources also report that he previously did not oppose the removal but says his position has changed after its effects.
Across the outlets, the main difference lies in emphasis: one source presents the pledge as a clear campaign promise, while others add more detail about Atiku’s stated rationale and his call for accountability for anyone accused of misusing or stealing subsidy funds. The reporting also consistently notes the expected competitiveness of the 2027 race, with Tinubu and Peter Obi named as key contenders.
