Kwankwaso Promises to Consider Fuel Subsidy Return if Elected

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said the party would consider restoring fuel subsidies and reducing petrol prices if it wins the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Kwankwaso said energy costs in Nigeria were too high and needed to be reduced to ease the burden on citizens.

The former Kano State governor said the party was prepared to consider different measures, including fuel subsidies, to bring down petrol prices. He added that the NDC was now aligned with presidential candidate Peter Obi on the need to address the high cost of energy in the country.

Kwankwaso also argued that voters would judge political parties and candidates by their records in office rather than campaign promises. He said that while new candidates could explain their plans before an election, those seeking anoth