Amaechi Clarifies Atiku's Fuel Subsidy Proposal

Rotimi Amaechi, the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), clarified his position regarding the fuel subsidy policy proposed by the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. On Wednesday, Amaechi's media group, CRA Advocacy Network, issued a statement refuting a report that claimed he denied Atiku's proposal to restore government support for petrol.

The misrepresentation stemmed from comments made during the Nigerian Bar Association’s 66th Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt on August 24, 2026. Amaechi, who represented Atiku at the conference, explained that the ADC's approach would focus on providing cheap crude for local refiners rather than reinstating the previous import-dependent subsidy system.

The proposed policy aims to support domestic production by allowing local refiners access to Nigerian crude under preferential terms, thereby reducing production costs and making petroleum products more affordable for Nigerians. This clarification follows Atiku's recent commitment to restore fuel subsidy if elected in the 2027 presidential election.