Atiku politicizing nation’s economy with his flip-flops on subsidy - Presidency

Nigeria's Presidency has sharply criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of politicizing the nation's economy. The government's statement specifically targets Abubakar's recent calls for the restoration of the petrol subsidy. The Presidency highlighted that this stance directly contradicts the economic position he advocated during the 2023 presidential campaign.

Presidential spokesperson Johnbosco Agbakwuru described Abubakar's renewed advocacy for the subsidy as "political opportunism." The Presidency contends that Abubakar is attempting to capitalize on current economic challenges by flip-flopping on a key policy issue. This move, according to the government, aims to gain political advantage rather than offering constructive economic solutions.

The administration views Abubakar's shifting position as an attempt to exploit public sentiment regarding fuel prices. The Presidency's statement underscores a significant political divide over Nigeria's economic policies, particularly concerning fuel subsidies, which have been a contentious issue for years.