2027: Tinubu’s aide identifies ‘arithmetic flaw’ in Atiku’s petrol subsidy plan

Vanguard News | 26-08-2026 02:44pm |

Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, has criticized former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar's proposal to restore petrol subsidy, calling it an 'economic safari' with an 'arithmetic flaw'. Dare argued that selling crude oil to local refineries at preferential prices would reduce government revenue and create fiscal and market challenges. He detailed these concerns in a post on X, highlighting potential smuggling issues.

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