Kwankwaso Promises Fuel Price Cuts if Elected in 2027

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), announced on Thursday during Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ that the party would consider reducing petrol prices and restoring the fuel subsidy if it wins the 2027 election. He expressed that Nigeria's energy costs are excessively high and need to be lowered for the benefit of citizens.

Kwankwaso stated, “We are on the same page now with His Excellency Peter Obi,” indicating a collective stance on the issue. He affirmed the party's readiness to take necessary measures, including the potential reinstatement of the fuel subsidy, to achieve lower petrol prices.

Additionally, he remarked that voters would evaluate political parties and candidates based on their performance in office rather than pre-election promises, emphasizing that actions taken during a term would ultimately determine electoral success.