The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he would restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027, but vowed to eliminate the corruption he said had plagued the system.
Obi made the declaration in a BBC interview released on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 and monitored by The News Chronicle
He outlined how he would tackle some of Nigeria’s biggest economic and security challenges.
The former Anambra State governor said his position on fuel subsidy had not changed, arguing that the major problem with the policy was not the subsidy itself but the corruption surrounding its implementation.
“What I will do is bring back subsidy, but remove all the corruption in it,” Obi said.
His position comes as fuel subsidy remains one of the major issues shaping the 2027 presidential contest, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also advocating its return.
Obi also used the interview to outline his approach to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, saying he would personally visit communities affected by attacks rather than remain in Abuja.
He said a president must demonstrate the political will to end insecurity, adding that he would stay in affected areas when necessary to coordinate efforts to rescue victims and confront those behind the attacks.
On the 2027 opposition realignment, Obi said the focus should be on expanding the electorate rather than simply concentrating on negotiations over a single opposition candidate.
He also reiterated that he would serve only one four-year term if elected, saying he would not seek an extension beyond the constitutional period.
