Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said he would moderate fuel pump prices if elected president in 2027. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, Obi pledged that his administration would remove corruption from the fuel subsidy system, which he said would bring down petrol prices. The remarks were reported by the Daily Post as a fresh promise on Nigeria's ongoing fuel subsidy debate.

Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for 2027, has issued a fresh criticism of President Bola Tinubu's economic policy. According to Legit.ng, Atiku claimed the administration has created a poor terrain for entrepreneurs and raised what he described as a worrisome concern about the government's economic direction. The remarks represent the latest exchange between the opposition figure and the president ahead of the next election cycle.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said his proposal to reinstate Nigeria's fuel subsidy has compelled President Bola Tinubu's All Progressives Congress government to debate the effects of its removal on citizens. According to Atiku, speaking in response to Kayode Fayemi, the government has been forced to confront an issue it had sought to avoid, as hardship from the subsidy's 2023 removal continues to fuel political debate.

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.

Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has defended President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, saying the president deserves commendation rather than vilification for removing the fuel subsidy. According to Tribune Online, Alake argued that Tinubu 'took bullets for Nigeria's survival' by making difficult decisions necessary for the country's economic future, defending the controversial reforms that have faced widespread public criticism.

Dele Alake has said President Bola Tinubu took a political risk by removing Nigeria's fuel subsidy, arguing the decision was made for the country's long-term economic benefit despite the immediate hardship it caused citizens. According to Punch, Alake defended the policy as a necessary step, framing the president's move as a bold choice that prioritised Nigeria's economic future over short-term political popularity.