Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has promised to restore petroleum subsidy if elected in the 2027 general elections, saying his administration would first tackle corruption.
Obi made the pledge Monday at a town hall meeting for the Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket in Sokoto.
“People are talking about subsidy but what is all about it is corruption.
"By removing the corruption, I assure you that we will bring back subsidy,” Obi said.
“The problem of Nigeria is corruption, as such, if elected, we will stop all forms of corruption in every sector of the country,” he added.
The pledge represents a change from the position Obi expressed in August, when he said the removal of petrol subsidy should not be reversed because of alleged mismanagement of the savings.
“I subscribe and maintain that you need to remove subsidy.
"Mismanagement of the proceeds shouldn’t be the reason for not removing it,” Obi said at the Nigerian Bar Association conference in Port Harcourt.
At the Sokoto meeting, Obi said his administration would use Nigeria’s resources to improve security, education and other sectors.
“Education is our number one priority after unity and security,” he said.
He also promised to connect all state capitals by rail to promote economic activities and development.
NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso said the delegation was in Sokoto to engage residents and seek their support ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kwankwaso also acknowledged security challenges in the North-West, particularly banditry and kidnapping.
“We are, therefore, committed to mitigating all these challenges and make Nigeria better,” he said.
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