Atiku's Aide Claims Tinubu Borrowed Fuel Subsidy Idea

Demola Olanrewaju, the Senior Political Assistant to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stated that President Bola Tinubu should thank Atiku for the recent implementation of a fuel pricing subsidy idea. This comment followed an announcement by Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, regarding a 30-day fuel price discount at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) filling stations.

Olanrewaju claimed that the federal government's action vindicated Atiku, who had previously promised to reinstate the fuel subsidy if elected. He criticized the government for what he termed "petrol price manipulation" and urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reject this move.

Olanrewaju expressed confidence that Atiku's policy would resonate with voters in the upcoming elections, suggesting that Tinubu's administration should prepare for a potential change in leadership if Nigerians vote wisely.