The debate over fuel subsidy has become a major economic and political issue ahead of Nigeria's 2027 presidential election. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has promised to restore petrol subsidy if elected, saying Nigerians should benefit from resources generated from subsidy removal. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized this proposal, with National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda calling it a troubling policy U-turn. The controversy raises questions about whether Atiku is offering a genuine alternative economic policy or responding to hardship to win votes.
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