Atiku’s Subsidy Proposal Driven by Politics, Not Economics — Fayemi
“It is a political strategy and not an economic construct”
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, says Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore fuel subsidy is more political than economic.
Fayemi said the proposal could appeal to Nigerians still dealing with the effects of the subsidy removal, particularly the rise in transportation and other living costs.
He argued that Atiku’s position does not provide a clear economic framework for managing the country’s petroleum sector, suggesting that its main attraction lies in its potential to win public support.
The former governor drew a comparison with the All Progressives Congress’ strategy ahead of the 2023 presidential election, when the party fielded a Muslim-Muslim ticket.
“It is a political strategy and not an economic construct,” Fayemi said, noting that the proposal could resonate with those who have been hardest hit by the subsidy policy.
The debate over petrol subsidy remains a major political issue as Nigeria heads towards the 2027 general election, with the cost of fuel, transportation and basic living continuing to shape public opinion.
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