Atiku vows to restore fuel subsidy, reopen borders

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto
SOKOTO — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore petroleum subsidy, tackle insecurity, reopen Nigeria’s land borders with neighbouring countries and reduce pilgrimage fares for Muslim and Christian faithful if elected president in 2027.

Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the pledges on Wednesday during the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto, where he outlined his proposed measures to address the country’s economic challenges, insecurity and declining standard of living.

He said his administration would prioritise the welfare of Nigerians, adding that restoring petroleum sub...