Dino Melaye's Rally Song Calls for Fuel Subsidy Return

Dino Melaye, a former Nigerian senator, performed an original song at a political rally in Abuja, calling for the reversal of the fuel subsidy removal under President Bola Tinubu. The performance referenced Atiku Abubakar as the candidate who will restore the subsidy in 2027.

The event was filmed indoors and broadcast by AIT News, featuring a stage backdrop with campaign posters of Abubakar. Melaye's song included the phrase "it's coming back again," interpreted as a reference to the potential return of the fuel subsidy under a future Atiku administration.

The crowd responded energetically to the performance. Atiku Abubakar was ratified as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress on May 29, 2026, for the 2027 general elections, after resigning from the party on May 2, 2026.

The video of Melaye's performance circulated widely on social media, sparking debates about the opposition's campaign strategy and the appropriateness of the performance.