{
  "id": 9329694,
  "title": "How Tinubu plunged Nigeria into total economic mess – Kwankwaso",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/how-tinubu-plunged-nigeria-into-total-economic-mess-kwankwaso",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T11:36:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/23/how-tinubu-plunged-nigeria-into-total-economic-mess-kwankwaso/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian presidential running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso has accused President Bola Tinubu of plunging the country into a dire economic situation. Kwankwaso alleged that Tinubu's decision to abolish fuel subsidies at his inauguration in 2023 has led to the current economic turmoil. He emphasized that Tinubu removed the subsidy abruptly without providing adequate cushioning measures, which led to the disastrous economic consequences. Kwankwaso also stated that Nigerians should be able to purchase fuel at a more affordable price.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said President Bola Tinubu plunged Nigeria into a complete economic mess. Kwankwaso said Tinubu’s decision to remove the subsidy on fuel during his inauguration ruined Nigeria’s economy. Recall that Tinubu had declared an end to the fuel subsidy regime during his presidential inauguration in […] How Tinubu…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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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."
}