By Omeiza Ajayi
ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has described the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, as a “voodoo economist” who does not qualify as a leading contender in the 2027 presidential election, faulting his shifting position on fuel subsidy.
Wike, who spoke while responding to questions from journalists during an inspection of ongoing road projects in the territory, dismissed suggestions that Atiku belongs among the frontrunners for the 2027 poll, insisting that only the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Bola Tinubu, qualifies as a leading candidate.
Speaking in a Hausa language interview on Wednesday, Atiku had reportedly said; “I did not oppose the removal of the oil subsidy, but where is the money? Where did it go? It was intended to reduce poverty and help children attend school. Where is the money now? It seems they are just stealing it”.
He added that if elected, his administration would restore the subsidy and pursue the recovery of funds allegedly misappropriated.
