Atiku Appeals to Tinubu to Reduce Petrol, Diesel Prices
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the petroleum sector
Former Vice President and presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has implored President Bola Tinubu to take action in the petroleum sector by reducing petrol and diesel prices for the benefit of Nigerians. At a press conference in Abuja, Atiku emphasized that the high cost of fuel has had a cascading effect on various aspects of people's lives, from transportation to food prices, production costs for manufacturers, and workers' ability to commute to work.
He criticized Tinubu for dismissing his proposal as "serious ignorance" of governance and the economy, arguing that the situation is now a reality for millions of Nigerians. Atiku urged the current administration to act with the remaining eight months of Tinubu's term, stating that the country cannot continue to rely on palliatives instead of addressing the root cause of the problem.
He warned against removing subsidies without considering the consequences, emphasizing that electricity and fuel prices are already too high, and that families are struggling to make ends meet.
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