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Part of situation: Atiku-Obasanjo feud and 2027 election tensions intensify (30 clusters)

Atiku Abubakar proposes fuel subsidy plan amid APC calls for withdrawal

Atiku Abubakar Bola Tinubu fuel subsidy Mambilla project CNG transit programme

Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has proposed a production subsidy for petroleum products refined in Nigeria to alleviate rising living costs. He suggested that if elected in 2027, the subsidy would apply exclusively to locally refined products and be subject to independent audits. Atiku also accused President Bola Tinubu of potentially using a temporary fuel subsidy as a political tactic to gain favor before elections.

In response to economic pressures, President Tinubu has directed state governments to implement the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, aiming to reduce transportation costs by October 1 through compressed natural gas and electric-powered transit. The administration cites successful pilot programs in states like Borno and Kaduna as evidence of potential savings.

Concurrently, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for Atiku's withdrawal from the 2027 race. This demand follows an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal ruling regarding the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. The APC cited a $500,000 payment made to Atiku's former wife in 2003 by a project promoter, which the tribunal found lacked sufficient documentary evidence to be classified as a foreign-exchange transaction.

Entities

African Democratic Congress · All Progressives Congress · Atiku Abubakar · Bola Tinubu · International Chamber of Commerce · Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project · National Bureau of Statistics · Nigeria · World Bank

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 4 SOURCES] Atiku Abubakar proposes a production subsidy exclusively for petroleum products refined in Nigeria if elected in 2027. phenomenal.com.ng · silverbirdtv.com · dailyreport.ng · www.nigerianeye.com
  • [● 7 SOURCES] The APC Presidential Campaign Council has called for Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. authorityngr.com · thenigerialawyer.com · nationaldailyng.com
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The tribunal found that a $500,000 payment made to Atiku's former wife was not supported by documentary evidence as a foreign-exchange transaction. authorityngr.com · thenigerialawyer.com · pointblanknews.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Atiku Abubakar denies personal involvement in the Mambilla project procurement process, stating his role as Vice President did not include technical assessment.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Atiku Abubakar affirmed Rauf Aregbesola as the African Democratic Congress leader for Nigeria's South-West region.
  • [● 6 SOURCES] An ICC tribunal ruled in favor of Nigeria, dismissing claims by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited regarding the Mambilla project. authorityngr.com · nationaldailyng.com · thenigerialawyer.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Atiku Abubakar alleges President Bola Tinubu plans to temporarily reintroduce fuel subsidies to gain political favor before elections. silverbirdtv.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Atiku Abubakar highlighted a child malnutrition crisis, noting that 41.1% of Nigerian children under five are stunted. healthwise.punchng.com · dailytrust.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] President Tinubu directed state governments to reduce transportation costs through CNG and electric-powered transport by October 1. citybusinessnews.com · dailytrust.com · newtelegraphng.com

Sources

Tinubu Planing Temporary Return of Fuel Subsidy to Trick Nigerians, Atiku Alleges. [silverbirdtv.com]
Adams Bangura Offers Promising Future for APC Diaspora 6th Region [thetimes-sierraleone.com]
Tinubu: States Must Deliver Lower Transport Fares From October 1 [citybusinessnews.com]
Fuel Price: Atiku Tells Tinubu To Adopt His Plan, Take The Credit [dailyreport.ng]
“The Height Of Insolence” - Presidency Tackles Atiku For Calling Tinubu “Bola” [www.gistlover.com]
Keyamo Knocks Atiku For Calling Tinubu ‘Bola’ [gwg.ng]
Atiku explains how he petrol subsidy will operate if he wins presidential election [phenomenal.com.ng]
‘People are suffering’ — ADC says Tinubu’s policies pushing Nigerians to limits of human endurance [www.statepress.ng]
Presidential aide, Aviation Minister Keyamo slam Atiku over ‘Bola’ reference to Tinubu [tgnews.com.ng]
Atiku camp fears international embarrassment should Tinubu skip UNGA [www.worldstagenews.com]
Aisha Buhari Visit to Atiku: Ex-VP Speaks on Nigeria’s Future [e247mag.com]
Tinubu Urges States to Lower CNG Bus Fares [newscentraltv.com]
Atiku Abubakar demande à Bola Tinubu d’alléger la détresse économique [www.nouvelles-du-monde.com]
Tinubu Orders Faster CNG Rollout, Targets Lower Transport Fares From October 1 [prnigeria.com]
“Rejecting Adesanya’s Forex Explanation Is Not A Corruption Verdict Against Me” — Atiku Replies APC Over $500,000 Transfer [thenigerialawyer.com]
APC campaign council asks Atiku to quit 2027 race over Mambilla arbitration revelations - THE AUTHORITY NEWS [authorityngr.com]
Kebbi 2027: The ICCT's latest hammer on Malami [blueprint.ng]
Tinubu: Nigerians already enjoying cheaper transport fares [dailytrust.com]
Rising food, fuel costs driving child malnutrition, says Atiku - Healthwise [healthwise.punchng.com]
President Tinubu Unveils Major Plan Ahead Of October 1 [www.naijanews.com]
APC campaign council demands Atiku’s withdrawal over Mambilla power project dispute [nationaldailyng.com]
Tinubu Targets Lower Transport Fares From October 1, Cites CNG Savings [newtelegraphng.com]
‘Use My Ideas, Take the Credit But Crash Petrol Price’ – Atiku tells Tinubu [www.nigerianeye.com]
Keyamo Slams Atiku For Referring To Tinubu As ‘Bola’, Says It’s Disrespectful [osundefender.com]
Mambilla: No Tribunal Verdict Indicted Me, Atiku Replies APC [pointblanknews.com]
Tinubu urges CNG rollout as petrol prices surge [www.premiumtimesng.com]
The State House, Abuja [statehouse.gov.ng]
2027 Election – An Appeal to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar [thenews-chronicle.com]
Calling Nigeria’s President ‘Bola’ Disrespectful — Keyamo Tackles Atiku [thewhistler.ng]
Nigerians already enjoying cheaper transportation, says Tinubu [tribuneonlineng.com]
Atiku to FG: You can't keep watching prices rise and ask. . . [dailytrust.com]
Keyamo tackles Atiku for calling Tinubu ‘Bola’, says it’s disrespectful [punchng.com]