ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, says United States President, Donald Trump, backs his plan to restore fuel subsidy in Nigeria if he wins the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement by his spokesman, Phrank Shaibu, titled “Atiku boasts of stakeholders, Trump support on fuel subsidy,” the former vice president explained that his proposed approach, which he calls a “Production Subsidy,” would prioritise local refining and production over reliance on imported fuel.
Atiku said boosting domestic supply would ease pressure on consumers and allow Nigerians to enjoy lower prices at the pump.
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. Trump supports the fuel subsidy return.”
The ADC candidate also took a swipe at President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of denying ordinary Nigerians relief while extending waivers, incentives and concessions to multinational oil firms and allies close to his administration.
He asked: “So why does intervention suddenly become bad economics when ordinary Nigerians are meant to benefit?”
