I will make life affordable again, Atiku promises Nigerians
ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, faults the government’s fuel subsidy removal, sympathising with Nigerians over high costs and promising to make Read More: https://punchng.com/i-will-make-life-affordable-again-atiku-promises-nigerians/
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, criticized President Tinubu's handling of petrol subsidy removal, expressing sympathy for Nigerians facing rising living costs. In a statement, Atiku pledged to "make life affordable again" if elected, highlighting the government's failure to address economic difficulties affecting ordinary Nigerians.
He questioned President Tinubu's defense of the fuel subsidy removal and his claim that salaries and pensions were paid "on time and in full," pointing out delays faced by federal workers and ongoing pensioner protests. Atiku's comments came as Germany reduced energy taxes on petrol and diesel, providing €2.5bn in relief to households and businesses.
He argued that higher petrol prices have far-reaching consequences, leading to increased costs for food and essential commodities. Atiku proposed targeted support for locally refined petrol, funded by cutting waste and preventing diversion or price manipulation, to ease the burden on Nigerians.
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