Shettima Critiques Atiku's Fuel Subsidy Proposal for 2027

Vice President Kashim Shettima mocked Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, regarding his plan to reinstate fuel subsidies if elected in 2027. Shettima made his comments during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja.

He questioned the feasibility of Atiku's proposal, suggesting that changes in ideological stance cannot address the complexities of balancing the national budget. Shettima stated that political ambition extends beyond merely seeking public office, emphasizing the importance of character, intellectual maturity, and responsibility.

He remarked on the absurdity of Atiku's shift from a capitalist perspective to one resembling that of Vladimir Lenin, raising concerns about who would bear the costs and who would benefit from such subsidies. Shettima's statements reflect a broader critique of political strategies that lack substantive economic planning.