Atiku has engineered a shameless volte-face. The architect of yesterday's fiscal discipline has overnight transformed into the high priest of populist pandering.

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

The ADC presidential candidate says the subsidy should be restored, and those who diverted public funds meant for the scheme should be made to account for them.

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