Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Political Maneuvering Ahead of 2027

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accused President Bola Tinubu of trying to make Nigerians forget the pain caused by the removal of the fuel subsidy as the 2027 election approaches. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku alleged that the Tinubu administration was considering reinstating the fuel subsidy through what he termed “the back door.” He claimed this move was politically motivated rather than a genuine concern for the welfare of Nigerians.

Atiku stated, “Tinubu wants Nigerians to forget the pain because an election is approaching. They will not.” He mentioned that his team had received credible intelligence indicating that the government had entered a “full panic mode” and was preparing to reverse part of its fuel subsidy policy ahead of the presidential election.

Atiku criticized the administration for making Nigerians suffer for years before allegedly planning to offer limited relief close to the election.