When Atiku Abubakar reinvented his stance on fuel subsidy in mid-August, it was no surprise that the Presidency launched an all-out campaign against him. The former vice-president was painted as a desperado who would say anything in what Villa critics called a naked bid for Aso Rock in 2027. Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s information […]

He described the shift in position as contradictory, noting that Atiku had previously described the subsidy regime as economically unsustainable.

Tinubu's aide criticises Atiku's proposal to subsidise crude oil for local refineries, warning of fiscal holes and market distortions.