NDC Vice-President Candidate Discusses Restoring Petrol Subsidy

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, said the party would consider restoring the petrol subsidy to reduce fuel prices if elected in the 2027 general election. Kwankwaso expressed concern over the economic impact of the subsidy removal by Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, noting that Nigerians have not recovered from the policy shock.

The discussion centers on the sharp increase in transportation and living costs following the subsidy removal. Kwankwaso referenced the experiences of Peter Obi during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, as well as his own administration in Kano State, when discussing how to address the country’s economy.