NDC and Obidient Movement Critique FG's Petrol Discount

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Obidient Movement condemned the Federal Government's 30-day petrol discount announced by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele. They described the measure as "tokenism" and an "election year Greek gift," suggesting it was an attempt to reintroduce subsidy through the backdoor.

Oyedele stated that the discount was not a return to fuel subsidy but a margin discount allowing petrol to be sold at cost, prioritizing public transport operators. Onyeka Dike, Director of Media and Communications for the Obidient Movement, criticized the government for waiting three years to address high petrol prices, questioning the timing of the discount in relation to the upcoming 2027 presidential election.

The NDC's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, echoed these sentiments, arguing that the policy could not mitigate the economic fallout from subsidy removal, including job losses. Both organizations urged Nigerians to seek sustainable solutions rather than temporary relief.