Tinubu's Adviser Critiques Atiku's Fuel Subsidy Proposal

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, stated that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is advocating for a regressive subsidy policy. This comment followed Vice President Kashim Shettima's remarks at the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, where he claimed that Atiku lacks the necessary skills to govern a modern economy.

Shettima criticized Atiku's proposal to restore fuel subsidies, suggesting it would take Nigeria backward for political convenience. He referenced Atiku's background as a sanitary inspector and questioned his understanding of economic issues, stating that Atiku cannot differentiate between flu and Ebola.

Onanuga supported Shettima's assertions, emphasizing that Atiku's advocacy for fuel subsidy restoration would regress Nigeria by 20 years. He highlighted Atiku's previous qualification as a sanitary inspector before joining the Nigerian Customs, questioning his economic knowledge.