Gumi Warns Restoring Petrol Subsidy Could Enable Misuse of Public Funds

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has warned that restoring the petrol subsidy could create another opportunity for public funds to be misappropriated. He made the remarks during an interview, responding to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to restore the subsidy if elected president. Gumi said Nigeria should tackle corruption before reopening the subsidy system. He also warned that removing subsidies without adequate support for poor Nigerians can cause serious hardship. He called for increased social spending to protect vulnerable people and said public institutions need stronger discipline to ensure any subsidy system is managed transparently.

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