By Our Correspondent
Presidential hopeful Omoyele Sowore has promised to restore fuel subsidy if elected President of Nigeria in the 2027 general election, saying his administration would prioritise policies aimed at easing the economic burden on Nigerians.
Sowore said the rising cost of petrol has had a far-reaching impact on the lives of citizens, affecting transportation, food prices, businesses and the general cost of living.
According to him, government policies should be designed to protect ordinary Nigerians and ensure that the country’s natural resources translate into tangible benefits for the people.
The activist and politician has been a strong critic of the removal of fuel subsidy, arguing that the policy has increased economic hardship for many households and businesses.
He maintained that restoring the subsidy would form part of his broader economic strategy, while his government would also work towards improving local petroleum refining and reducing the country’s dependence on imported fuel.
The issue of fuel subsidy has remained one of Nigeria’s most contentious economic debates. While supporters of subsidy removal argue that it drains government finances, opponents say its removal has contributed significantly to rising living costs.
Sowore’s latest promise is therefore expected to generate renewed debate as political parties and presidential contenders begin to shape their economic programmes ahead of the 2027 election.
He also stressed the need for greater accountability in the management of Nigeria’s oil resources, insisting that the country has sufficient resources to provide better living conditions for its citizens if properly managed.
As the 2027 election approaches, economic hardship, petrol prices, unemployment and the rising cost of living are expected to remain major issues that could influence voters.
In summary, Sowore is promising to restore fuel subsidy if elected president, while also pursuing policies aimed at boosting local refining, reducing fuel import dependence and making Nigeria’s oil wealth more beneficial to ordinary citizens.
