Atiku Abubakar Urges Tinubu to Lower Petrol Prices

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), called on President Bola Tinubu to use his remaining eight months in office to alleviate the hardships faced by Nigerians. Speaking at his residence in Abuja, Atiku emphasized the need for immediate action to lower petrol prices, highlighting the adverse effects of the petrol subsidy removal on families, workers, farmers, and businesses since May 29, 2023.

He noted that rising petrol prices lead to increased transportation costs, which subsequently raise food and production costs. Atiku criticized Tinubu for previously dismissing his proposal for a review of the subsidy withdrawal approach and urged the government to heed the concerns raised by labor, marketers, and citizens.

He pointed out that while the government may celebrate GDP growth, the real measure of the economy is what citizens can afford. Atiku concluded by encouraging Tinubu to adopt effective ideas for reducing petrol prices, regardless of their source.