African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that United States President Donald Trump supports his proposal to restore fuel subsidy in Nigeria if he wins the 2027 presidential election.
Atiku made the claim in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, titled, “Atiku Boasts of Stakeholders, Trump Support on Fuel Subsidy.”
The former vice president explained that his proposed subsidy programme would be different from the previous system, describing it as a “Production Subsidy” aimed at strengthening domestic petroleum production and refining.
According to Atiku, the plan would involve government support for locally refined petroleum products, increased supply, price monitoring and measures to ensure that consumers benefit from lower fuel prices.
He said the objective was to reduce the burden of high fuel costs on Nigerians by supporting domestic production rather than depending heavily on imported petroleum products.
Atiku said, “This is why my Production Subsidy is about putting money back into people’s pockets. Support what we produce and refine here, increase supply, monitor the price and make sure Nigerians feel the benefit at the pump.
“CORAN is saying support domestic production. America understands the importance of supporting strategic energy production. Trump supports the fuel subsidy return.
“Yet Tinubu attacks relief for ordinary Nigerians while his government understands perfectly well how to grant waivers, incentives and concessions to multinational oil companies and businesses close to his administration.
“So why does intervention suddenly become bad economics when ordinary Nigerians are meant to benefit?”
Atiku has continued to advocate government intervention in the petroleum sector, arguing that supporting domestic refining and production could help reduce fuel prices and ease economic pressure on Nigerians.
His position comes amid continued political debate over the impact of the fuel subsidy removal and the measures required to cushion its effects on citizens ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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