Shettima Critiques Obi's Economic Proposals at Abuja Event

On October 26, Vice-President Kashim Shettima criticized Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, during an event in Abuja. Shettima claimed that Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, has nothing to offer Nigerians beyond quoting statistics.

He acknowledged Obi's stance against restoring the petrol subsidy but argued that Obi's reliance on statistics does not provide substantive solutions. Shettima defended the Federal Government's decision to remove the petrol subsidy, which was announced by President Bola Tinubu in May 2023, by comparing petrol prices in Nigeria to those in neighboring countries.

He cited prices of approximately ₦1,148.36 per litre in Niger Republic, ₦1,729.29 in Benin Republic, and ₦1,945.50 in Cameroon, contrasting them with Nigeria's price of ₦1,390. Shettima urged the Nigerian economic community to support the government's policies, emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility.