Why Atiku changed his stance on fuel subsidy – Spokesperson
The media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has defended his principal’s decision to change his position on petrol subsidy, saying a leader should be willing to review a policy when its implementation causes hardship to citizens.
Mr Ibe acknowledged that Atiku supported the removal of petrol subsidy during the 2023 campaign, but said changing a policy position after observing its consequences should not automatically be regarded as hypocrisy.
World Bank data Mr Ibe also cited World Bank assessments to support his argument that the subsidy removal and other reforms had imposed significant short-term costs on households.
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