In Osogbo on Sunday, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a senior figure in the [All Progressives Congress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress) (APC), warned presidential hopefuls Atiku Abubakar of the [African Democratic Congress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Democratic_Congress_(Nigeria)) (ADC) and Peter Obi of the [Nigeria Democratic Congress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_Democratic_Congress) (NDC) that pledging a return to fuel subsidies ahead of the 2027 election is unrealistic given current economic conditions.
Oyintiloye told reporters that the promises made by Atiku, Obi and other contenders to reinstate fuel subsidies are detached from reality and could trigger nationwide chaos. He emphasized that every tier of government has already adapted to operating without subsidies under the administration of President [Bola Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Tinubu). "Alhaji Atiku and Mr Obi should be mindful of the implications of whatever promises they make to attract Nigerians’ attention ahead of the 2027 general elections," he said.
**What are the concerns about restoring fuel subsidies?**
He argued that re‑introducing subsidies would undermine the fiscal adjustments made since the subsidy removal, jeopardise salaries that are now calibrated to post‑subsidy revenues, and threaten the viability of ongoing infrastructure projects funded on the basis of current earnings.
**How have recent reforms affected state finances?**
Oyintiloye noted that increased allocations from the [Federation Account Allocation Committee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federation_Account_Allocation_Committee) (FAAC) have given state governments greater fiscal flexibility to meet obligations, execute development projects and address deficits in infrastructure and social services.
**What does the APC chieftain suggest for opposition candidates?**
He urged opposition aspirants to back the federal government’s economic repositioning or to devise alternative campaign strategies rather than make promises they cannot fulfil. He also called on state governors to translate the higher revenue into tangible outcomes such as better roads, improved healthcare, enhanced food production, regular payment of salaries and pensions, and expanded employment opportunities.
Oyintiloye concluded by encouraging Nigerians to evaluate the federal reforms objectively, expressing confidence that the measures will eventually produce positive results for the nation’s benefit.