The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has promised to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in the 2027 general election.
Abubakar pledged during a Hausa-language interview on the PAP programme on Wednesday, arguing that the removal of the subsidy had not resulted in improved living conditions for Nigerians.
He said that although he did not initially oppose the decision to remove the subsidy, developments since the policy was scrapped have changed his position.
“I initially did not oppose the removal of the fuel subsidy. But now that it has been removed, where is the money?” Atiku asked.
He said his administration would reverse the policy if elected, while also pursuing those accused of diverting funds meant for the subsidy.
