Atiku's Camp Questions Tinubu on Transport Fare Promise

The camp of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has publicly challenged President Bola Tinubu regarding his commitment to reduce transport fares starting October 1, 2026, to mark Nigeria's Independence Day. Paul Ibe, Atiku's media aide, expressed disappointment on his verified X handle, questioning the absence of a measurable nationwide fare reduction as promised.

He remarked that while the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration has claimed progress in converting vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and reducing fares on select routes, this does not equate to nationwide coverage. Ibe pointed out that the government's CNG program indicates that refueling infrastructure is available in only 23 states, with full coverage of all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory still a target.