Atiku Abubakar Promises Fuel Subsidy Restoration in 2027 Campaign

The campaigns for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria have officially started, with 18 political parties vying for the presidency. Key candidates include Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seyi Makinde of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress (AAC), Donald Duke of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and Adebowale Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

The primary issues dominating the campaign discourse are insecurity, the high cost of living, and the lack of quality healthcare and education. Atiku Abubakar has proposed restoring the fuel subsidy, a reversal from his previous stance, citing its removal's negative impact on living costs.

This has led to criticism from Tinubu, who views Atiku's change as a sign of ignorance regarding economic governance. The debate over the subsidy, which saved ₦15 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025, has become a focal point of national discussion.