2027: Sowore backs return of fuel subsidy

Author: Ochogwu SundayPublished on: September 21, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027: Sowore backs return of fuel subsidy

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, stated that he would restore the fuel subsidy if elected in 2027. He also promised a minimum wage of N500,000 per month for Nigerian workers. Sowore emphasized that workers deserve wages they can actually live on. Other candidates, such as Atiku Abubakar, have also proposed restoring the subsidy, while Peter Obi and Seyi Makinde oppose it.

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