Opposition Rejects FG's 30-Day Petrol Discount as Insufficient

Opposition parties have rejected the Federal Government's announcement of a 30-day petrol discount, calling it an inadequate and desperate measure as the 2027 elections approach. The announcement was made by Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, stating that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) would provide discounted petrol at its filling stations nationwide, prioritizing public transport operators.

The Obidient Movement, through its Director of Media and Communications, Onyeka Dike, criticized the timing of the intervention, questioning why the government waited over three years after removing the subsidy to introduce measures to reduce petrol prices. Dike emphasized that Nigerians have faced high petrol prices and rising living costs since the subsidy removal.

Additionally, Richard Ihediwa, from the Allied Peoples Movement Presidential Campaign Organisation, described the intervention as deceptive and insufficient, arguing that it fails to address the significant increases in petrol prices and the ongoing suffering of citizens.