{
  "id": 4631339,
  "title": "Inside Sources Panel blasts Tinubu, Atiku over subsidy issues, calls for accountability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/inside-sources-panel-blasts-tinubu-atiku-over-subsidy-issues-calls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T04:08:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/inside-sources-panel-blasts-tinubu-atiku-over-subsidy-issues-calls-for-accountability/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Critics have blasted President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar for their management of Nigeria's petrol subsidy removal, urging accountability. While the policy removal was deemed necessary, the experts argue the government failed to prepare adequately for its impact on Nigerians. Former Vice President Atiku's pledge to restore fuel subsidy is now a central topic in Northern Nigeria's political discourse ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dr. David Okoro, Director-General of the International Institute for Security and Governance, stated that the main issue was not the subsidy removal but the government's handling of the transition. He cited controversies surrounding fuel blending arrangements and the lack of a comprehensive post-subsidy strategy as key problems. Atiku's proposal to restore the subsidy is seen as a political move by experts, who believe it does not offer a viable economic alternative. The debate over subsidy removal is becoming increasingly polarized, with Atiku's campaign gaining traction, particularly in the North, as voters grapple with the cost-of-living crisis.",
  "summary": "Experts have criticised President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s petrol subsidy removal, arguing that while the policy itself was difficult to avoid, the government failed to put adequate measures in place to cushion its impact on Nigerians. The experts also said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to restore fuel subsidy is increasingly shaping political […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "You’re raising embarrassing questions, Tinubu can travel anywhere – Abati tells Atiku",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/youre-raising-embarrassing-questions-tinubu-can-travel-anywhere-abati",
        "published": "2026-08-31T08:34:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}