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2027: Atiku clarifies fuel subsidy position after aide’s ‘restore, remove later’ comment
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has clarified his position on his proposal to restore fuel subsidy if elected in 2027.
In a statement by his media team on Tuesday, Atiku said his proposal was aimed at reducing the cost of living for ordinary Nigerians.
Recall that a comment attributed to one of his media aides, Paul Ibe, had suggested that an Atiku administration, if elected, would “restore fuel subsidy and remove it later.”
However, Atiku’s media team said Ibe’s comment was “an unauthorised, imprecise and materially misleading characterisation of Atiku’s policy position,” stressing that no spokesperson has the latitude to redefine, embellish or improvise on a policy already clearly articulated by the candidate.
“For the avoidance of doubt, policy belongs to the candidate, not the spokesperson. Our responsibility as communicators is to explain Atiku’s position accurately, not create formulations capable of confusing Nigerians or handing opponents convenient talking points.