Former governor and PRP presidential candidate Donald Duke criticizes President Bola Tinubu’s fuel policy, saying it enriches the government while impoverishing Nigerians. In the reports, Duke argues that ordinary people are left to bear the costs of an economic direction that has not produced relief or improved livelihoods.
Both outlets describe Duke’s view that the policy deepens poverty instead of supporting growth. He also says the government should not continue to defend or argue over policies that, in his assessment, worsen living conditions. The coverage frames his comments as political criticism of the administration’s approach to fuel-related economic management.
While the articles focus on Duke’s allegations, they do not present detailed evidence, data, or direct responses from the Tinubu administration within the excerpts provided. The common thread is Duke’s claim that the benefits of the fuel policy flow mainly to the state, while the public experiences worsening hardship.
