Former Vice President, and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of "economic ignorance" after the President criticised his proposal to restore fuel subsidy if elected in 2027. Tinubu, who hosted Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Thursday, had described Atiku, a presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, as ignorant about governance and the economy.

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to restore Nigeria’s petrol subsidy if elected…

Tinubu's aide criticises Atiku Abubakar's pledge to restore fuel subsidy, calling it deceptive and harmful to Nigeria's economic recovery. Read more on Ati

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga accused Atiku of being "desperate for power."