Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju said that [Atiku Abubakar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atiku_Abubakar) has managed to make President [Bola Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Tinubu), the federal government and the [All Progressives Congress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress) fearful over the recent fuel‑subsidy issue.
What was the fuel discount policy? The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced a 30‑day reduction in fuel prices at all Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) filling stations nationwide.
How did Atiku react? He dismissed the discount as a panic‑driven publicity stunt, describing it as a desperate, temporary measure that cannot reverse the damage caused by soaring fuel costs.
Why did Adeyanju intervene? He posted on X praising Atiku for offering “real opposition” and claimed that the only weapons Tinubu has against Atiku are his allies, former presidential candidate Peter Obi and former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, who he said will ensure Tinubu’s re‑election.
What did Adeyanju say about protest symbols? He declared that wearing a “Tinubu‑Must‑Go” T‑shirt is not a crime in a democratic nation, noting that even under military rule Nigerians wore “Abacha‑Must‑Go” shirts.
Adeyanju’s full statement read: “Atiku Abubakar nice one. This is how to do real opposition. The only weapon fashioned against Atiku now are Tinubu’s men, Peter Obi and Kwankwaso. They are the ones that will ensure Tinubu is re‑elected. Atiku has done extremely well to get Tinubu, FG and APC so scared on fuel subsidy.”