NDC accuses Tinubu of bringing back petrol subsidy through backdoor

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of attempting to reintroduce petrol subsidy “through the backdoor” through the Federal Government’s 30-day discount on petrol sold at NNPC stations.
The party made the allegation in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, following the government’s announcement of the temporary discount, which gives priority to public transporters.
The NDC described the measure as “tokenism and deceit,” arguing that it was an attempt to address the consequences of subsidy removal without tackling the hardship it said Nigerians had suffered.
The party also questioned how effective th...