Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has knocked President Bola Tinubu over the timing and process of removing fuel subsidy.
Speaking in Bauchi State, Atiku kicked against the decision, noting that palliatives should have been provided to those most affected by the subsidy removal before the policy would take effect.
He said, “Let me make a passing remark on the announced fuel subsidy removal. Between 1999 and 2007 the PDP government initiated petroleum subsidy removal and I have chaired the Committee.
“We achieve fuel subsidy in two phases but only after providing palliatives to those most affected by the subsidy removal.
“We have the experience as the party and a government, and that is what we would have done not just announce subsidy removed without discussion with the affected sectors of the economy. I think Nigerians should appreciate what they have temporarily loss.”
Atiku, had during his campaign, promised to remove fuel subsidy and presided over its phased removal when he served as Vice President between 1999 and 2007.
