Atiku Vows to Restore Petrol Subsidy If Elected President in 2027

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his commitment to restoring petrol subsidy if elected president in the 2027 general elections.

Atiku said bringing back the subsidy would help ease the economic burden on Nigerians and make life more affordable for millions of households struggling with the rising cost of living.

The former presidential candidate maintained that the removal of petrol subsidy has contributed to the financial difficulties facing many Nigerians, particularly through increased transportation costs and higher prices of goods and services.

He argued that restoring the policy would provide some relief to citizens who have continued to grapple with the impact of rising fuel prices.

President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of petrol subsidy during his inauguration on May 29, 2023, a decision that triggered significant increases in the pump price of petrol and transportation costs across the country.

The policy has remained one of the major issues in Nigeria's economic and political discussions, with different political figures expressing opposing views on its long-term impact.

Atiku's latest pledge signals his intention to make petrol pricing and the cost of living key issues in his 2027 presidential campaign.

ReportNaija reports that Atiku was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections.