Fuel Subsidy: Atiku a ‘voodoo economist’, not a leading presidential candidate — Wike
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has described the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, as a “voodoo economist” who does not qualify as a leading contender in the 2027 presidential election, faulting his shifting position on fuel subsidy.
He credited the removal of the fuel subsidy by the President Bola Tinubu administration with easing pressure on states and local governments, citing remarks by the Minister of Finance on the savings recorded and shared among the tiers of government.
Reacting to Atiku’s recent position that he would restore the fuel subsidy if elected, having earlier said in 2022 that he would remove it within his first 100 days in office, Wike said the contradiction exposed the former Vice President’s lack of consistency.
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