Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of Nigeria's African Democratic Congress (ADC), said on Sunday that United States President Donald Trump supports his proposal to restore Nigeria's fuel subsidy, according to Information Nigeria. Atiku has pledged to reinstate the subsidy if elected president in 2027. The claim of Trump's backing has not been independently verified, and the report provides no response from US officials confirming the alleged endorsement.

A Daily Trust opinion writer argues that Nigeria's petrol subsidy should not return to economic policy debates, weighing in on the continuing discussion over President Bola Tinubu's reforms. The author says debate over the subsidy removal and government policy is necessary and that policies must remain open to scrutiny, particularly when their effects are felt directly in Nigerians' daily lives, but maintains the subsidy should never be reinstated.

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.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, identified as the Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate for 2027, said he would not reinstate Nigeria’s fuel subsidy if elected, according to the Daily Post. Speaking at the inauguration of his campaign office in Abuja on Monday, Makinde argued subsidy removal was final and instead proposed a more transparent approach to delivering benefits to Nigerians, without detailing specific measures in the excerpt.

Former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi has accused former vice president Atiku Abubakar of exploiting promises on fuel subsidy for political gain ahead of the 2027 elections, comparing the tactic to the APC's use of the Muslim-Muslim ticket. According to Vanguard, Fayemi reiterated his support for fuel subsidy removal, saying he had advocated the policy for years, including while serving as chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum.

Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), criticized President Bola Tinubu's government for comments that he believes minimize the hardships faced by many Nigerians. He argued that suggesting the suffering is exaggerated is disrespectful to millions of citizens experiencing difficulties, according to Naija News.