Atiku Abubakar Critiques Tinubu's Petrol Discount Plan

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), criticized President Bola Tinubu regarding the proposed 30-day petrol discount, asserting that it cannot alleviate over three years of economic hardship experienced by Nigerians. Speaking on Friday in Abuja at the inauguration of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku emphasized the need for enduring solutions to the rising cost of living, which has significantly burdened households due to escalating food prices and transportation costs.

He advocated for policies aimed at reducing energy costs, enhancing electricity supply, creating jobs, and making food more affordable. Atiku proposed that government support for petroleum products should be limited to those refined locally and sold in Nigeria, with expenditures properly budgeted and independently audited.

He also called for electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections, including public access to polling-unit results and independent audits of election technology. Additionally, he condemned alleged restrictions on opposition campaigns and urged Tinubu to resign, citing the administration's failure to provide adequate relief from economic difficulties.