The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his pledge to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, describing the proposal as deceptive and capable of undermining the country’s economic recovery.
Dare stated this in a statement on Thursday, following Atiku’s declaration that he would reverse the subsidy removal if elected.
Dare accused Atiku of attempting to manipulate Nigerians for political gain, saying the former Vice President’s position could halt what he described as ongoing recovery across various sectors of the economy.
“Atiku Abubakar: Your pronouncement that you will bring back fuel subsidy is drenched in hypocrisy and deceit. It is an unpardonable manipulation of the public psyche, designed to hoodwink unsuspecting Nigerians into voting for you,” Dare said.
He added, “The ongoing recovery across various sectors of our national life annoys you, and will be halted if this thinking of yours is implemented. By the Grace of God, it will not happen, and all good men of conscience must rise up against you.”
