{
  "id": 2963369,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T06:13:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/24/tinubu-govt-cant-claim-to-have-ended-subsidy-while-funding-fuel-shortfalls-atiku/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticized the Tinubu government for its claim to have ended fuel subsidy while continuing to fund fuel price shortfalls. According to Atiku, the government's own spending records refute its assertion of subsidy removal. He proposed a targeted, transparent and time-bound fuel subsidy plan, differentiating it from the old system. Atiku's plan includes independent auditing and a clear exit strategy, aimed at restoring public purchasing power. He accused the government of applying different economic standards to large oil investors and ordinary Nigerians, highlighting tax credits and incentives available to petroleum operators.",
  "summary": "The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has revealed that no amount of opposition from President Bola Tinubu would stop him from restoring a targeted fuel subsidy if elected. He insisted that his proposal is different from the old subsidy system. Atiku made the remark in a statement issued in Abuja […] Tinubu govt can’t claim to have ended subsidy…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TheCable",
        "title": "Yilwatda: Atiku’s plan to restore petrol subsidy is desperation for power",
        "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": "‘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",
        "published": "2026-08-24T05:39:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}