Former Nigerian President Buhari Admits Oil Subsidy Withdrawal Was Politically Motivated, Sparks Outrage

…By Dorcas Funmi for TDPel Media.

Instead, it was a political move aimed at favoring the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its leader, Bola Tinubu, in the February 25, 2023 elections.

The decision resulted in an immediate increase in fuel prices, exacerbating the economic challenges already faced by the citizens.

Suleiman disagreed slightly with Buhari’s claim of supporting Tinubu’s victory, stating that Buhari actually worked against Tinubu’s success.

He regarded Buhari’s admission as a belated acknowledgment that his administration had acquired the reputation of being the worst in the nation’s history in terms of achieving credible national goals and generating confidence among the populace.