Former Vice President ATIKU ABUBAKAR has criticised President BOLA TINUBU’sadministration, accusing it of secretly continuing the fuel subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit despite previous claims to the contrary.

In a statement via X, ATIKU expressed concerns and accused the federal government of lack of transparency, contrasting President TINUBU’s public declaration that the subsidy regime had ended with recent reports suggesting otherwise.

According to him, this inconsistency between the President’s words and actions significantly erodes the credibility of his administration.

He also pointed to the ongoing fuel scarcity and rising energy costs as evidence of the administration’s failure, particularly criticising the delays in the re-operation of the Port Harcourt refinery. 

He labelled this delay a “national disgrace” and placed responsibility squarely on President TINUBU, who also serves as the Minister of Petroleum Resources.

The former Vice President further condemned the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited for its denials of the ongoing subsidy payments, arguing that these denials only worsen the hardships faced by Nigerians.

He also expressed concern over reports that NNPC Limited may be diverting funds intended for other purposes to cover subsidy payments, warning of the potential implications for Nigeria’s fiscal federalism.