2027: “We Will Bring Back Subsidy” – Peter Obi Makes U-Turn On Fuel Subsidy

2027: “We Will Bring Back Subsidy” – Peter Obi Makes U-Turn On Fuel Subsidy

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said he would restore petroleum subsidy if elected president in 2027, after first tackling corruption in the system.
The declaration marks a change from his earlier position that the subsidy should remain removed.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said he would restore petroleum subsidy if elected president in 2027, after first tackling corruption in the system.

Obi made the statement on Monday at a town hall meeting organised for the Obi/Kwankwaso presidential ticket in Sokoto.Watch Expert Tutorials

 

According to him, corruption is the major issue surrounding the subsidy system, insisting that it would be reinstated after corruption is addressed.

“People are talking about subsidy but what is all about it is corruption. By removing the corruption, I assure you that we will bring back subsidy.

“The problem of Nigeria is corruption, as such, if elected, we will stop all forms of corruption in every sector of the country,” he said.

The declaration marks a shift from Obi’s position in August when he reiterated support for the removal of petrol subsidy, arguing that mismanagement of the proceeds was not enough reason to restore it. “I subscribe and maintain that you need to remove subsidy. Mismanagement of the proceeds shouldn’t be the reason for not removing it,” he said at the 2026 Nigeria Bar Association conference in Port Harcourt.

At the Sokoto meeting, Obi also said education would be his administration’s priority after national unity and security.

“Education is our number one priority after unity and security,” Obi said.

He further promised to connect state capitals with railway lines to facilitate economic activities and development.

The latest position has generated reactions from Nigerians online.Nigerian politics analysis

@ndubungoziisrael: Whom God wants to punish, he go first make am mad

@Oba Ifeanyi Edwin: Peter Obi don promise Nigerian pass a man wey konji dey hold 🤣🤣 make them Sha allowed am win Sha make the promise Dem

@Lawrence-Osagie Aluya: Rufai Oseni will help him explain it better during the Arise morning show, as incoming presidential spokesman

@Abatan Abiola Oluwadamilare: This one go soon enter market soon 🤣🤣 This presidency position don dey make him craze

@Prince Ceekay Atenaga: The only man campaigning against himself in the world 🌎

@Henry D Psalmist: Now you just collected my vote from Atiku! Congratulation.

@Samuel Martins: We are already with Atiku, don’t bother okay.

@Comr Yekeen T. Opeyemi: This man sha want to use Nigeria do experiments. Ok o

@Akpovwovwon Onoriode Raphael: Desperados taking expo from Atiku 😂😂😂

@Peter Obashoro: Obi and his vice are confused, can this two work together,Una sure say Aso rock no go turn upside down 😁😂🤣

@Adesina Akorede: How I go take trust this one way no even know exactly waitin him won do be like him vice don tell am waitin to do we no even know who be real president among the two of them