The alleged conspirators behind the failed plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government last year pictured themselves in power before their conspiracy was busted.
Preparatory to their takeover, they cobbled together a three-point agenda meant for implementation, most likely on day one of their dream regime in power.
The proposed agenda, which appeared to be at development stage, included a review of the removal of fuel subsidies by President Tinubu.
Mr Tinubu announced an end to fuel subsidy payments as he took the reins of power at his inauguration in May 2023, immediately plunging millions of Nigerians into a stinging cost of living crisis that continues to define his administration..
The alleged conspirators, many of whom are now facing trial at both the military and civil courts, seemed to see in the negative fallout of the policy an opportunity to grasp at legitimacy. The agenda likely rested on the notion that a reversal of the fuel subsidy removal might stir accolades from Nigerians grappling with the high cost of petrol.
