‘Tinubu’ll bring back fuel subsidy as election tricks’ – Atiku alleges

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu will reverse fuel subsidy as election nears.

Atiku made the claim on Friday during a world press conference at his residence in Abuja.

The former Vice President, therefore, warned Nigerians not to fall for the trick, stressing that Tinubu will revert to the old fuel subsidy removal policy if eventually re-elected.

DAILY POST reports that President Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy during his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023.

Recall that petrol price was below N200 per litre before the subsidy removal but currently a litre is sold for N1,430.

Atiku said, “I’m aware that Lagos transporters are planning a protest.

“That protest will provide Bola Tinubu the excuse to temporarily bring back fuel subsidy and, after being re-elected, go back to remove it.”