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Presidential hopeful Peter Obi denounced President Bola Tinubu’s one‑month petrol price cut, calling it a reactive measure that fails to tackle Nigeria’s deepening economic woes and questioning its real intent ahead of future elections.
Presidential candidate Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress criticised the federal government’s 30‑day petrol price discount, saying it will not address poverty, unemployment or insecurity. He urged a comprehensive impact assessment before any temporary relief is introduced.
During a Channels Television interview, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele rejected NDC presidential hopeful Peter Obi's promise to reinstate Nigeria's petrol subsidy, arguing that President Bola Tinubu has already eliminated the corruption linked to the scheme.
Special Adviser on Policy Communication Daniel Bwala told Channels Television that the Tinubu administration's economic reforms have pushed more Nigerians into poverty, but he insisted the country has made marked progress since the changes were implemented.