Tinubu Vows to Subsidize Farming, Not Fuel; Accuses Atiku, Obi of Lying About Subsidy Return

In a surprising turn of events, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has declared that he would prioritize the subsidization of farming instead of fuel, refuting claims by his opponents that he intends to reinstate the fuel subsidy. Speaking in a recent interview, Tinubu revealed that the Nigeria Emergency Food Production Programme (NELFUND) would be his weapon against poverty, not the fuel subsidy as his opponents, Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have alleged. According to Tinubu, the north-west region has rejected the opposition’s claim that he is unwelcome in the north. This development comes amidst heated political debates ahead of the 2027 general elections, with each candidate presenting their manifestos and promises to Nigerians. While Obi and Atiku have vowed to return the fuel subsidy if elected, Tinubu maintains that his focus lies in agriculture and food security. It is essential for Nigerian voters to be well-informed about the candidates’ plans and policies to make informed decisions during the elections.