Atiku Abubakar Blasts Tinubu Over Fuel Subsidy Removal

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), criticized President Bola Tinubu over his defense of the petrol subsidy removal, claiming it has exacerbated economic hardship for Nigerians. In a statement by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku stated that Tinubu's comparison of calls for subsidy relief to asking Moses to return to Egypt reflects a lack of understanding of the suffering faced by Nigerians.

He condemned Tinubu for celebrating the subsidy removal while ignoring its impact on living costs, stating that the president's actions have made fuel more expensive and worsened the struggles of families and businesses. Atiku proposed providing limited support only for verified petroleum products refined in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for independent audits to ensure benefits are reflected in consumer prices.

He also criticized Tinubu's handling of insecurity, arguing that the president should take responsibility rather than blame his predecessor.