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Atiku Abubakar Promises to Revive Petrol Subsidy If Elected in 2027

Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, pledges to restore the petrol subsidy while facing criticism from the Presidency and APC.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has vowed to restore the petrol subsidy if he wins the presidential election in 2027. He emphasized that those responsible for diverting public funds intended for the subsidy should be held accountable.

In response to Atiku's pledge, Bayo Onanuga, a spokesman for the Presidency, accused him of desperation for power. Onanuga criticized Atiku's remarks, describing them as indicative of a broader detachment from Nigeria’s economic realities.

The Presidency further labeled Atiku a 'hypocrite' and a 'renegade', suggesting that his position on subsidies contradicts previous stances. This comment highlights the ongoing tension between Atiku and the current administration.

Meanwhile, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) echoed the criticisms, claiming that Atiku's promise reflects a lack of understanding of the necessary economic reforms in Nigeria. They characterized his statement as one of 'desperation of the most pitiful kind'.

The exchange reveals a significant political discourse surrounding economic policy and subsidy reforms in the lead-up to the upcoming election, as candidates define their positions in response to public concerns.

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