Showunmi Rejects Atiku's Subsidy Proposal for Nigeria

Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, proposed reinstating petrol subsidies, asserting that Nigerians should benefit from the nation's resources and that the subsidy removal has deteriorated living conditions. In response, Showunmi, during a sensitization and mobilization program in Abeokuta for President Bola Tinubu's re-election, rejected Atiku's proposal.

He argued that subsidies have been ineffective since their introduction in 1973, questioning their historical success. Showunmi described proponents of the subsidy return as "overtly and inordinately ambitious," asserting that Nigeria would not regress.

He emphasized his support for Tinubu's economic policies, stating that government revenues have improved across all tiers. Showunmi also advocated for continuity in governance, stressing the need for sufficient time to implement long-term policies.

He has begun grassroots mobilization for the 2027 election, focusing on polling units and local government areas in Ogun Central, asserting his identity as a grassroots politician.