Subsidy is not coming back — Tinubu insists

By Adegboyega Adeleye
President Bola Tinubu has ruled out restoring the fuel subsidy, saying his administration will instead expand support for farmers and invest in education, as he campaigned for re-election in Jigawa State.
Tinubu spoke on Tuesday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally at Dutse Township Stadium, as part of the party’s nationwide campaign ahead of the 2027 general election.
Addressing the subsidy debate, Tinubu said claims that fuel subsidy returns would return were false, arguing that public resources should be directed towards education and agriculture.
“To those who say subsidy is coming back, it’s a lie. Don’t let them lie to you ...