ATIKU VOWS TO RESTORE FUEL, ELECTRICITY SUBSIDIES IF ELECTED

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By: Muftau Fatimo

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has promised to reinstate fuel and electricity subsidies if elected President of Nigeria.

Atiku made the pledge on Saturday during the party’s presidential rally in Bauchi State, where thousands of supporters gathered to listen to his campaign promises.

Addressing the crowd, the former Vice President assured Nigerians that his administration would restore both petroleum and electricity subsidies to ease the economic burden on households and small businesses.

“I promise all Nigerians that I will restore the petroleum subsidy. Not only that, I will also restore the subsidy for electricity power,” he said.

Atiku also pledged to tackle insecurity across the country, particularly in the North-East, assuring residents that his government would prioritise restoring peace and security.

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“I will restore security in the Northeast and the country in general,” he declared.

On the oil sector, the ADC presidential flagbearer promised to sustain the Kolmani oil exploration project in Bauchi State, vowing that his administration would ensure activities at the oil field continue.

“I also promise that I will continue the exploitation of petroleum in Kolmani, Bauchi,” he added.

His promises were greeted with cheers from supporters at the rally, many of whom waved ADC flags and chanted his name as he addressed the gathering.