President Bola Tinubu says he has no regrets about removing Nigeria’s fuel subsidy, insisting the country will not return to the policy and comparing subsidy calls to asking Moses to go back to Egypt. Multiple reports attribute the remarks to Tinubu’s defense of the administration’s decision amid ongoing public concerns.
The outlets also frame the statements as a response to criticism and political challenges. One report notes Tinubu rejects a fuel subsidy proposal associated with opposition figures, while others emphasize that he presents the policy as unaffordable for Nigeria. Although the coverage varies in detail—some focusing on his rhetorical comparison and others on particular critics—the core message is consistent: Tinubu argues the country should not revert to the previous subsidy regime despite pressures linked to higher fuel prices and the broader cost of living.
