Adebayo Accuses Atiku of Fuel Subsidy Flip‑Flop Ahead of 2027 Poll

Adewole Adebayo, presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), accused former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar of inconsistency over his fuel subsidy stance during an interview with News Central on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Adebayo said Atiku had promised to remove petrol subsidy on day one if elected in 2023 and to sell NNPC, but now, as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for 2027, he claims he will restore the subsidy, calling the reversal contradictory.

Atiku responded that his proposal would not revive the old subsidy regime but would instead use Nigeria’s crude oil resources to support domestic refining and lower petroleum product costs. Adebayo noted that Atiku had previously described the subsidy system as economically unsustainable, making the new promise appear to be a direct contradiction.

Fuel subsidy policy directly affects household budgets, transport costs, and inflation, so voters need clarity on where candidates truly stand as the 2027 election approaches. The exchange highlights the importance of checking past statements against current promises before deciding who to trust with economic management.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/atikus-position-on-fuel-subsidy-inconsistent-adebayo/