{
  "id": 2956445,
  "title": "‘Transparent subsidy regime will reduce transport costs’ – Kebbi ADC backs Atiku",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/transparent-subsidy-regime-will-reduce-transport-costs-kebbi-adc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T05:39:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/24/transparent-subsidy-regime-will-reduce-transport-costs-kebbi-adc-backs-atiku/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has expressed support for the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, regarding his proposal to reintroduce fuel subsidy if he becomes president. In a recent statement, the ADC said that a transparent and accountable subsidy system could help alleviate transportation costs and the prices of essential commodities, especially amid rising economic pressures. ADC Deputy Publicity Secretary Abubakar Musa highlighted that Nigerians are currently facing increased expenses on goods and services, as well as transportation costs. The Kebbi ADC argued that a corruption-free subsidy regime could significantly reduce the financial burden on low-income households by lowering transportation and commodity prices. The party emphasized that Atiku's proposal is pertinent to the current economic climate and expressed their endorsement of his stance. Meanwhile, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and petroleum marketer in Kebbi State, Aminullah Mustapha, opposes Atiku's proposal. Mustapha contends that restoring the fuel subsidy could reignite corruption and abuse associated with the previous subsidy regime. He also alleged that funds allocated to petroleum marketers were often misused, with some marketers receiving payments for products that were never delivered. Mustapha argued that during the subsidy regime, a significant amount of funds intended for designated areas were diverted, and some marketers pocketed money without transporting any oil.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kebbi State chapter, has backed the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his proposal to reintroduce fuel subsidy if elected president. The party said a transparent and accountable subsidy system could help reduce transportation costs and the prices of essential commodities amid rising economic pressures. In a statement issued on […]…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/yilwatda-atikus-plan-to-restore-petrol-subsidy-is-desperation-for",
        "published": "2026-08-23T18:27:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Subsidy: You can’t operate two economies, Atiku tells Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/subsidy-you-cant-operate-two-economies-atiku-tells-tinubu",
        "published": "2026-08-23T19:11:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: Abia PDP gov candidate backs Tinubu, demands subsidy gains",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/2027-abia-pdp-gov-candidate-backs-tinubu-demands-subsidy-gains",
        "published": "2026-08-24T01:24:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu govt can’t claim to have ended subsidy while funding fuel shortfalls – Atiku",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/tinubu-govt-cant-claim-to-have-ended-subsidy-while-funding-fuel",
        "published": "2026-08-24T06:13:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}