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Obi defends fuel subsidy removal, rejects Atiku’s restoration plan
Vanguard
Aug 24, 2026 · 23:12 WAT
Peter Obi supports retaining Nigeria’s petrol subsidy removal, arguing that poor management of resulting savings should not justify reinstatement. His position contrasts with Atiku’s reported plan to restore the subsidy, placing fuel pricing and public-finance policy at the centre of the election-related discussion.