SDP’s Adebayo tells Tinubu to resign, go back to school over fuel discount

SDP presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo told President Bola Tinubu and his economic team to resign and go back to school to learn economics properly, after criticizing the Federal Government's announcement of a 30‑day discount on petrol sold by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Adebayo said the discount lacks legal authority, is not a short‑term measure, and reflects confusion within Tinubu’s administration, likening it to a 'Fuji House of Commotion.'

The criticism matters because fuel prices directly affect household budgets and transportation costs across Nigeria. Adebayo’s remarks highlight concerns that ad‑hoc discounts, without clear policy or legislative backing, may create market uncertainty and fail to address underlying supply‑side issues. For citizens, the episode raises questions about the durability of relief measures and the credibility of economic policymakers.

Readers should note that the discount applies only for the next 30 days at NNPCL outlets, with no specified price reduction amount mentioned in the article. The Federal Government has not cited any law authorizing the move, and NNPC’s own management was not represented at the announcement. With fuel costs a daily concern, does this short‑term discount signal genuine relief or merely political theater, and how should Nigerians assess such measures when evaluating government economic performance?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/09/fuel-price-resign-go-back-to-school-sdps-adebayo-tells-tinubu-team/