Makinde Campaign Denounces Tinubu's Petrol Discount Plan

The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) condemned President Bola Tinubu's announcement of a 30-day N60-per-litre petrol discount at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) filling stations, calling it "deceitful." On Thursday night, the organization's Director of Strategic Communications, Mr. Richard Ihediwa, criticized the measure as a negligible price reduction that fails to provide meaningful relief for Nigerians facing high living costs. Ihediwa described the discount as a "slap in the face" of citizens expecting significant reductions in petrol prices.

The MDPCO questioned the rationale behind the government's previous substantial price increases and the timing of this discount, suggesting it was politically motivated ahead of the 2027 general elections. They also criticized the Federal Government's plan to sell crude oil to domestic refineries at $80 per barrel, deeming it inappropriate for an oil-producing nation.

The organization advocated for better management of Nigeria's resources to improve citizens' welfare.