The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take steps to reduce the price of petrol in Nigeria.
Atiku made the call on Friday during a world press conference at his residence in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
The former Vice President also repeated his call for the Federal Government to reverse the removal of fuel subsidy, saying the move would help reduce the hardship facing Nigerians.
Atiku urged Tinubu to use the remaining months of his administration to reduce the pressure on households, workers and businesses.
He said Tinubu should not reject an idea simply because it was proposed by a political opponent.
“That is why I am calling on Tinubu to act now. He has approximately eight months remaining in office.
“Tinubu should not be ashamed to do what is necessary to lower the price of petrol simply because Atiku Abubakar proposed a government intervention.
“He should just take the idea, rename it if he wishes, and even take the credit.
What matters to me is that Nigerians pay less,” Atiku said.
He added that the source of an idea should not matter if it could help Nigerians cope with rising living costs.
“A sensible idea does not become a bad idea because it came from your opponent. If responsible intervention can lower prices, intervene.
“If changing course can help Nigerian families, change course for God’s sake. Nigerians do not need another elaborate palliative economy. Do not make life unbearable,” he said.
