Atiku’s declaration has predictably generated political fireworks. The Presidency and All Progressives Congress (APC) voices have attacked the proposal, while some Nigerians, understandably exhausted by high prices, have welcomed the prospect of cheaper petrol. Other opposition figures, including Peter Obi, have questioned the wisdom of returning to the old subsidy regime.
Fuel subsidy debate: Between economic reform and political expediency, By Ehi Braimah
