Atiku Critiques Tinubu's Petrol Discount Announcement

Atiku, through Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, criticized President Bola Tinubu for announcing a ₦66 discount on petrol without proper board approval from NNPC Limited. Atiku questioned who would bear the cost of this discount and whether it was a legitimate corporate decision or a political maneuver ahead of elections.

He highlighted that NNPC Limited operates under the Petroleum Industry Act as a commercial entity, yet the government appears to treat it as a source of campaign funds. Atiku pointed out the limited number of NNPC stations, which are insufficient for the population of approximately 242 million Nigerians, raising concerns about accessibility.

He emphasized that the announcement of relief through a small network of stations does not equate to a nationwide solution for affordable fuel, criticizing the government's approach as inadequate and lacking transparency.