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Subsidy Removal: Tinubu, APC reply Atiku, insist policy saved Nigeria from fatal hemorrhage
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points This proposal was made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 elections. President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress have defended the removal of fuel subsidy, saying it was a necessary decision.
President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress have defended the removal of fuel subsidy, saying it was a necessary decision. They claim it redirected national resources into productive sectors. The party is pushing back against a proposal to restore the subsidy regime. This proposal was made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 elections.
The APC's position was represented by its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, at a policy roundtable. Further details on the discussion and the party's stance are available. The event was part of the Asiwaju Scorecard Series, which aims to dissect the achievements of the current administration.
More information on the policy roundtable and the APC's response to the proposal can be found in the original report.
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Category: business Published: September 1, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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