
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate Seyi Makinde has challenged Nigeria's approach to petrol pricing, arguing that the country's status as an oil producer should translate into cheaper fuel for citizens. According to Daily Trust, Makinde said the solution to high petrol prices was not a return to subsidy but a fundamental review of the current pricing framework, proposing a new route to more affordable petrol.
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