Atiku: I’ll restore subsidy if elected in 2027

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared his intention to reinstate fuel subsidies if elected as President in the 2027 general elections. During an interview on the PAP show in Hausa, Atiku vowed to return any funds stolen for the fuel subsidy if he assumes office. The removal of petrol subsidy, announced by Tinubu during his inauguration on May 29, 2023, is said to have generated N15.8 trillion in savings for the federation between June 2023 and December 2025.

However, Atiku criticized the Tinubu administration for failing to improve the lives of Nigerians despite the subsidy removal. He admitted his initial support for the subsidy removal, but now questions where the money has gone since its removal. Atiku, who initially did not oppose the removal, now asserts that the funds should have been used to improve healthcare, education, insecurity, security, and youth empowerment.

Atiku also questioned the N15 trillion the Tinubu administration claimed to have saved, arguing that political leaders' injustice and corruption are the main reasons Nigerians are suffering. He further noted that those who stole public funds were previously compelled to return their loots.