{
  "id": 14783050,
  "title": "‘We’ll do whatever is necessary’ – Kwankwaso reveals NDC’s ‘position’ on fuel price",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/well-do-whatever-is-necessary-kwankwaso-reveals-ndcs-position-on-fuel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T20:35:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/well-do-whatever-is-necessary-kwankwaso-reveals-ndcs-position-on-fuel-price/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that the party will consider reintroducing fuel subsidy and other measures if elected in 2027 to reduce petrol prices. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Kwankwaso highlighted that the cost of energy in Nigeria is excessively high and needs to be brought down for the benefit of citizens. The NDC leader expressed readiness to take necessary actions, such as reintroducing fuel subsidy, to lower petrol prices. He emphasized the party's position, stating that they are prepared to take all required steps to bring down fuel prices, including reintroducing fuel subsidy. Kwankwaso also pointed out that voters would evaluate political parties and candidates based on their performance during their term in office rather than solely on their election promises. He stated that while candidates can declare their intentions, the actual outcomes achieved during their tenure will determine their success or failure.",
  "summary": "The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said the party would consider reintroducing fuel subsidy, among other measures, to reduce petrol prices if elected in 2027. Kwankwaso disclosed this on Thursday while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today, saying the cost of energy in Nigeria was too high and needed […] ‘We’ll do whatever is…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}