African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to strengthen the naira and improve the living conditions of Nigerians if elected president in 2027.
Atiku made the pledge while reaffirming his position on the removal of the petrol subsidy, insisting that he would restore the policy if elected.
The former Vice President said his administration would introduce targeted subsidies and take measures aimed at improving Nigerians’ purchasing power.
In a post on X, Atiku argued that Nigerians should not be subjected to the level of economic hardship currently being experienced.
“Regarding the subsidy issue, my stance hasn’t changed and won’t change: I will bring it back. A country that’s so fortunate doesn’t have any reason to leave its people struggling through difficult times,” he said.
Atiku said Nigeria has sufficient resources to support its citizens and argued that the strength of an economy should not be measured solely by government revenue.
“Nigeria has enough resources to take care of herself. I think a country’s wealth isn’t about how much money the government takes, but about how much the people can buy with the money they have,” he said.
He also promised to restore the purchasing power of workers, saying wages should once again provide meaningful value to Nigerians.
“I want wages to have value again. I want farmers to move their crops without the cost of transportation taking away their profits. I want families to fill their baskets without spending all their money. I want businesses to create products, hire people, and grow successfully,” Atiku said.
The ADC candidate further pledged to make the naira more valuable and reduce the cost of everyday living.
“I will make the naira in your pocket more valuable, make everyday life more affordable again, and protect our people,” he said.
Atiku said his proposed agenda would focus on economic security, physical security and improving the quality of life for Nigerians.
“Economic security. Physical security. A better life for every Nigerian. That is the Nigeria I want to build,” he added.
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