Fuel Discount: Release Petroleum Pricing Template, Makinde Tells Tinubu

Oyo State Governor and presidential hopeful of the Alliance People's Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, urged President Bola Tinubu to release the pricing formula for petroleum products. This demand was made during an APM North-East town hall meeting in Yola on Saturday, where party officials and candidates discussed strategies for the 2027 general elections.

Makinde accused the Tinubu administration of not fulfilling its electoral promises, stating that its policies have not significantly improved the country's circumstances despite claims of having solutions to Nigeria's problems. He criticized the administration's efforts on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), electric vehicles, the naira-for-crude policy, insecurity, and poverty reduction, asserting that these initiatives have fallen short of expectations.

Makinde appealed to President Tinubu for transparency by requesting the pricing template, emphasizing that governance should serve all Nigerians, not just those in power. He promised to tackle the nation's challenges with honesty if elected, promising to listen to citizens and include them in the solution-finding process. Makinde also vowed to establish a transitional government of national unity that would provide equal opportunities for Nigerians from all geopolitical regions to contribute to the country's development.

The APM's national leader and Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, praised the attendees' support for Makinde and characterized the APM as a credible political entity capable of addressing Nigeria's issues. He urged voters to back the party in the upcoming elections, highlighting the party's commitment to resetting governance through effective policies and promises to meet citizens' needs.

Abdulrahaman Bashir Haske, the Adamawa State APM governorship candidate, addressed the gathering on behalf of the party's candidates, expressing their determination to win the 2027 election. He called on party members and supporters to ramp up their campaign efforts across all levels of governance to help the APM claim power from the current ruling party.