Peter Obi promises to moderate fuel prices if elected president in 2027
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said during an Arise TV interview on Thursday that he would moderate fuel pump prices nationwide if elected president in 2027 by removing corruption from the fuel subsidy system, insisting that doing so would lower petrol and other costs.
He argued that the removal of the fuel subsidy has not worsened poverty in the North or fueled insecurity, attributing those problems to other factors. His stance contrasts with rival candidate Atiku Abubakar’s call to reinstate the subsidy, highlighting differing economic approaches ahead of the 2027 election.
Obi’s plan focuses on anti‑corruption measures within the subsidy framework rather than a direct price cap or subsidy return. Voters should assess the feasibility of his anti‑corruption strategy and compare it with other candidates’ proposals when deciding their 2027 vote. Will you consider anti‑corruption in subsidy management a credible way to lower fuel costs, or do you prefer a direct subsidy return?