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Atiku: Tinubu’s Removal of Oil Subsidy is Economic Fraud Against Nigerians
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Aug 23, 2026 · 17:23 WAT
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticised President Bola Tinubu’s celebration of fuel subsidy removal, describing the policy as economic fraud and pledging to restore a targeted subsidy if given the opportunity. The issue remains relevant to Nigerian equities through its implications for energy costs, inflation and consumer purchasing power.