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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that United States President Donald Trump supports his plan to restore fuel subsidy in Nigeria.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that United States President Donald Trump supports his plan to restore fuel subsidy in Nigeria.
Atiku made the claim on Sunday while explaining his plan to reintroduce fuel subsidy if elected president in the 2027 general election.
His spokesman, Phrank Shaibu, disclosed this in a statement titled, “Atiku boasts of stakeholders, Trump support on fuel subsidy.”
Atiku said his proposed policy would focus on supporting local production and refining while ensuring that Nigerians benefit from lower fuel prices.
He said, “This is why my Production Subsidy is about putting money back into people’s pockets. Support what we produce and refine here, increase supply, monitor the price and make sure Nigerians feel the benefit at the pump.
“CORAN is saying support domestic production. America understands the importance of supporting strategic energy production.
“Yet Tinubu attacks relief for ordinary Nigerians while his government understands perfectly well how to grant waivers, incentives and concessions to multinational oil companies and businesses close to his administration.
“So why does intervention suddenly become bad economics when ordinary Nigerians are meant to benefit?”
Atiku has repeatedly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy, arguing that the policy has increased the cost of living and placed additional pressure on Nigerians.
He has promised to introduce what he calls a “Production Subsidy” to support local refining and reduce the burden of high fuel prices on citizens if he wins the 2027 presidential election.
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