The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has defended its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar's proposal to reintroduce a form of petrol subsidy if elected in 2027, insisting that the policy would be fundamentally different from the opaque subsidy regime of the past. The party said the proposal aims to reduce the burden of high fuel prices on Nigerians while supporting domestic refineries, reducing petroleum imports, and strengthening energy security. The ADC's position follows criticism from the presidency of Atiku's plan to bring petrol prices down to about N600 per litre through a controlled domestic-refining subsidy. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party argued that Nigerians deserve cheaper fuel.
Related Articles
Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.