Atiku vows to restore fuel subsidy, reopen borders
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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore petroleum subsidy, tackle insecurity, reopen Nigeria’s land borders with neighbouring countries and reduce pilgrimage fares for Muslim and Christian faithful if elected president in 2027. “Your Excellency, Atiku Abubakar, Sokoto is your home, and we will prove that in 2027,” he said, amid cheers from party supporters.
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✦Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the pledges on Wednesday during the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto, where he outlined his proposed measures to address the country’s economic challenges, insecurity and declining standard of living.
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2027:By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore petroleum subsidy, tackle insecurity, reopen Nigeria’s land borders with neighbouring countries and reduce pilgrimage fares for Muslim and Christian faithful if elected president in 2027.Wednesday:Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the pledges on Wednesday during the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto, where he outlined his proposed measures to address the country’s economic challenges, insecurity and declining standard of living.2027:Atiku urged Nigerians to support the ADC in the 2027 presidential election, saying the party would provide an alternative direction for the country.
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✦By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore petroleum subsidy, tackle insecurity, reopen Nigeria’s land borders with neighbouring countries and reduce pilgrimage fares for Muslim and Christian faithful if elected president in 2027.
✦“Your Excellency, Atiku Abubakar, Sokoto is your home, and we will prove that in 2027,” he said, amid cheers from party supporters.
✦Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the pledges on Wednesday during the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto, where he outlined his proposed measures to address the country’s economic challenges, insecurity and declining standard of living.
Key Facts:2027: By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore petroleum subsidy, tackle insecurity, reopen Nigeria’s land borders with neighbouring countries and reduce pilgrimage fares for Muslim and Christian faithful if elected president in 2027.Wednesday: Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the pledges on Wednesday during the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto, where he outlined his proposed measures to address the country’s economic challenges, insecurity and declining standard of living.2027: Atiku urged Nigerians to support the ADC in the 2027 presidential election, saying the party would provide an alternative direction for the country.2027: He expressed confidence that the people of Sokoto would vote for Atiku and other ADC candidates in the 2027 elections.
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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore petroleum subsidy, tackle insecurity, reopen Nigeria’s land borders with neighbouring countries and reduce pilgrimage fares for Muslim and Christian faithful if elected president in 2027.
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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore petroleum subsidy, tackle insecurity, reopen Nigeria’s land borders with neighbouring countries and reduce pilgrimage fares for Muslim and Christian faithful if elected president in 2027.
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“Your Excellency, Atiku Abubakar, Sokoto is your home, and we will prove that in 2027,” he said, amid cheers from party supporters.
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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore petroleum subsidy, tackle insecurity, reopen Nigeria’s land borders with neighbouring countries and reduce pilgrimage fares for Muslim and Christian faithful if elected president in 2027.
