{
  "id": 4920725,
  "title": "2027: Atiku fires back at Tinubu over rising fuel, cost of living",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/2027-atiku-fires-back-at-tinubu-over-rising-fuel-cost-of-living",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T17:18:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/2027-atiku-fires-back-at-tinubu-over-rising-fuel-cost-of-living/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized President Bola Tinubu over the government's handling of fuel prices and the wider cost-of-living crisis, arguing that the administration was only beginning to promise relief as the 2027 election loomed. Atiku's spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, stated that the real issue was the millions of Nigerians struggling to afford basic necessities such as food, transportation, and other daily necessities. Atiku claimed that the government should focus on directly addressing the hardships faced by the millions of Nigerians struggling daily, rather than engaging in a personal confrontation with the President. Shaibu questioned why Nigerians had to endure three years of economic hardship before the government acknowledged the need for targeted relief. The Atiku camp argued that lowering energy costs could have far-reaching benefits, reducing transportation and production costs and bringing down consumer prices. Shaibu proposed a controlled and transparent system for subsidizing the supply of Nigerian crude for domestic refining, ensuring that the benefits ultimately reach consumers. This exchange underscores the growing battle over economic policy in the lead-up to the 2027 presidential election, with fuel prices, energy costs, and the purchasing power of Nigerians becoming key points of contention between the Tinubu administration and opposition figures.",
  "summary": "Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over the administration’s handling of fuel prices and the broader cost-of-living crisis, accusing the government of allowing Nigerians to endure prolonged economic hardship while only beginning to promise relief as the 2027 election approaches. Atiku’s response was contained in a statement issued […] The post 2027:…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: Atiku tackles Tinubu over fuel price",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/2027-atiku-tackles-tinubu-over-fuel-price",
        "published": "2026-09-01T17:02:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Court adjourns Atiku’s suit challenging Tinubu eligibility",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/court-adjourns-atikus-suit-challenging-tinubu-eligibility",
        "published": "2026-09-01T17:50:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Fuel price: I’m standing with Nigerians – Atiku tackles Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/fuel-price-im-standing-with-nigerians-atiku-tackles-tinubu",
        "published": "2026-09-01T18:04:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Court fixes September 28 for hearing in Atiku’s suit against Tinubu’s re-election bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/2027-court-fixes-september-28-for-hearing-in-atikus-suit-against",
        "published": "2026-09-01T18:38:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}