Atiku Abubakar Vows to Lower Living Costs for Nigerians

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has promised to ease the economic burden on Nigerians by lowering costs associated with petrol, transportation, food, and other essential goods if elected in 2027. He made this pledge while criticizing the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its handling of the petrol subsidy removal, expressing sympathy for Nigerians facing rising living costs.

In a statement released by Mr. Phrank Shaibu, the Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku challenged Tinubu's defense of the subsidy removal, arguing that it has led to increased transportation and household costs. He referenced Germany's recent intervention to reduce energy taxes on fuel as a model for targeted government action to alleviate high energy costs.

Atiku proposed a scheme for targeted support for locally refined fuel, funded by cuts to waste, ensuring that benefits lower pump prices and create jobs in Nigeria.