Atiku Abubakar Critiques Tinubu's Fuel Tax Policies

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress and former Vice President, criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to reduce petrol taxes to alleviate the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. In a statement from his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku pointed out that while Germany has cut fuel taxes by €0.17 per litre from October through December, easing the burden on its citizens, Nigeria continues to grapple with high fuel prices, currently ranging from N1,370 to N1,420 per litre in Abuja.

He emphasized that the government's inaction has led to families skipping meals and struggling with transportation costs. Atiku proposed a plan to restore targeted support for fuel refined in Nigeria, ensuring that benefits lower pump prices, create jobs, and are safeguarded against waste and price manipulation.

He expressed empathy for Nigerians suffering from economic pressures, stating that Tinubu's policies have made life unbearably expensive.