Atiku Pledges to Restore Fuel Subsidy if Elected President in 2027

In his bid for the 2027 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar—the African Democratic Congress candidate—has vowed to bring back fuel subsidies. Speaking through various media platforms, including a Facebook Live session and interviews, the former Vice President signalled a change in his earlier position regarding this divisive policy.

Central to Atiku's argument is how the administration has managed revenues resulting from President Bola Tinubu's May 2023 subsidy elimination. Though Atiku initially accepted the subsidy removal without strong objection, he has since demanded accountability regarding the funds released by this action and their allocation toward citizen welfare.

Had these savings been transparently managed and channelled toward education, poverty alleviation, and social programmes, Atiku contends that Nigerians would have experienced tangible improvements. The ADC aspirant has stressed the importance of open governance in handling money liberated through subsidy cancellation.

His stance reflects mounting public frustration regarding living standards following the May 2023 shift, which prompted sharp increases in fuel prices nationwide. Voters dissatisfied with the ruling party's economic stewardship represent Atiku's intended audience for this commitment.

Among Nigeria's most divisive fiscal measures, the subsidy elimination continues to weigh heavily on household finances and transport expenditures for millions. Atiku's pledge to reinstate the subsidy has become integral to opposition campaign strategy heading into 2027 elections.