- Jigawa ADC backs Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to restore fuel subsidy if elected in 2027.
- Party says subsidy removal worsened transportation, food and living costs.
- ADC promises targeted subsidy support focused on domestic fuel production.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State has thrown its weight behind the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his proposal to restore fuel subsidy if elected president.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the party said the policy would help reduce the economic hardship currently facing Nigerians and provide relief to households struggling with rising costs.
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The position was contained in a statement signed by the ADC Jigawa State Deputy Chairman, Ambassador Nuraddeen Jidawa, and made available to journalists on Saturday in Dutse, the state capital.
According to the party, the removal of petrol subsidy by the Federal Government in 2023 contributed significantly to the increase in transportation fares, food prices and the cost of other essential commodities.
Jidawa described Atiku’s proposal as a timely response to the economic difficulties confronting Nigerians.
“Given the hardship Nigerians are going through, Atiku’s plan to restore fuel subsidy is timely and people-centred,” the statement said.
The Jigawa ADC leader also expressed confidence in Atiku’s ability to deliver on his campaign promises, describing the former vice president as a politician with integrity, maturity and extensive democratic experience.
“I am confident that Atiku will fulfil the promises he makes to Nigerians,” Jidawa said.
He explained that the proposed subsidy framework would be designed around targeted and accountable support, rather than an unchecked system that could encourage waste and corruption.
According to him, the plan would also prioritise domestic fuel production as part of efforts to reduce costs, improve efficiency and limit opportunities for corruption.
Jidawa said the proposal demonstrated the ADC’s commitment to finding practical solutions to Nigeria’s economic challenges.
He urged Nigerians, particularly voters across the country, to support ADC candidates in the 2027 general elections.
“This is about rescuing the country from economic hardship, rebuilding our institutions and restoring hope to Nigerians,” he said.
Atiku, who emerged as the ADC’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 election, has made economic recovery and relief for Nigerians a major part of his political messaging.
The ADC’s Jigawa chapter said restoring targeted fuel support, alongside increased domestic production, would help address the pressure facing citizens while creating a more accountable framework for government intervention.
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