Kenneth Okonkwo Defends Atiku's Petrol Subsidy Plan

Kenneth Okonkwo, the Spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign, praised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as Nigeria's "clear leader" in a social media post. He highlighted Atiku's economic achievements during his tenure as deputy to former President Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007, asserting that Atiku built Nigeria's strongest economy and managed to pay off international debts while subsidizing petrol.

Okonkwo urged Nigerians to support Atiku's presidential ambition, citing his experience in government and concern for citizens' welfare. He defended Atiku's proposal to restore petrol subsidy, stating it reflects a commitment to prioritizing citizens' welfare.

This discussion comes amid a renewed debate over petrol prices and government support for consumers, intensified by the government's recent announcement of a 30-day petrol discount. Atiku criticized this measure as a temporary solution that fails to address underlying cost-of-living issues.