Murray-Bruce Rejects Atiku's Fuel Subsidy Proposal

Former Bayelsa Senator Ben Murray-Bruce dismissed Atiku Abubakar’s plan to reinstate fuel subsidies if elected president, stating that it would only revive the corruption and inefficiencies associated with the scheme. In a statement to journalists, he emphasized that the fuel subsidy had failed to benefit ordinary Nigerians over the past forty years.

Murray-Bruce commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for removing the subsidy and increasing allocations to state governments, asserting that the responsibility for addressing the impact of this policy now lies with the states. He stated, “Subsidising transport inside a state is the job of that state government,” and proposed a four-point transport intervention plan, which includes free transport for students, a maximum fare of ₦500 for intra-city journeys, and support for existing commercial drivers.

He urged state governments to utilize their increased allocations to alleviate transport costs for residents.