The All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a fresh attack on ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar over his promise to reduce fuel prices ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the proposal as unrealistic and a ‘phantom’ promise.
APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the remark while appearing on TVC News’ Beyond the Headlines programme on Wednesday, where he criticised opposition plans to reverse some of the economic policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Morka described Atiku as ‘Nigeria’s political Scooby-Doo’, arguing that the former vice-president’s promise to make fuel cheaper lacked a clear explanation of how it would be achieved.
‘The promise of the opposition is phantom. It’s like Scooby-Doo,’ Morka said.
‘Atiku Abubakar is Nigeria’s political Scooby-Doo. And so, that’s all he has to offer.’
The APC spokesman accused the former vice-president of changing his position on fuel subsidy for political reasons, insisting that Nigerians should demand details on how any proposed subsidy plan would be funded.
The comments come amid renewed debate over fuel subsidy and economic reforms as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 presidential election.
Atiku and other opposition figures have criticised the impact of subsidy removal, arguing that Nigerians have continued to face rising costs of living and increased economic pressure.
However, Morka defended Tinubu’s reforms, saying the administration had taken difficult decisions aimed at stabilising the economy and improving Nigeria’s financial position.
He said the government’s policies had contributed to improvements in areas such as foreign reserves, oil production, economic growth and government revenue.
According to him, returning to the previous subsidy system without a sustainable plan could worsen the country’s financial situation.
Morka warned that Nigerians should be cautious of political promises that, according to him, do not explain the economic realities behind proposed policies.
He argued that the opposition was presenting quick solutions without addressing the long-term consequences of such decisions.
‘They know that if you distort this programme, if you disrupt this massive programme of reform, we will go back to an era that is pre the worst period we’ve already gone beyond in our country,’ he said.