Atiku Abubakar Critiques 30-Day Petrol Discount Plan

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, has dismissed the Federal Government's 30-day petrol discount planned at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) stations, stating that it does not adequately address the economic challenges faced by Nigerians. Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council, released the statement on October 8, 2026.

Atiku argued that the government's intervention appears to be aimed at gaining political goodwill rather than providing genuine economic relief. He questioned what measures would follow after the one-month discount period ends.

The government, led by Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, announced the discount as part of a broader initiative to alleviate high fuel and transport costs, clarifying that it is not a subsidy but rather selling petrol at cost. Atiku emphasized the need for lasting solutions rather than temporary relief and noted the lack of transparency regarding the actual savings per litre for consumers.