Tinubu Stands Firm on Petrol Subsidy Removal Decision

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu defended his administration's decision to remove the petrol subsidy, stating that Nigeria will not revert to the policy despite opposition calls for its reinstatement. Speaking at a political gathering organized by the City Boy Movement and the Relax-Tinubu-Is-Fixing-Nigeria movement, Tinubu expressed no regrets over the subsidy removal, arguing it had become financially unsustainable and was leading the country towards bankruptcy.

He criticized opposition figures, particularly former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for proposing a return to the subsidy, asserting that such a move would undermine his administration's economic direction. Tinubu referenced biblical teachings to illustrate his commitment to progress, stating, “You cannot ask Moses to go back to Egypt.” He expressed confidence in Nigeria's economic growth and urged supporters to view their campaign as a fight for their future, emphasizing that the country must win the upcoming election before any candidate does.