Where s N15.8 trillion saved from fuel removal, $100 billion you borrowed - Peter Obi asks Tinubu
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Sat, 7 Nov 2026, 11:58
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to give an account of the N15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy.In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Obi also asked Tinubu to explain to Nigerians what he did with the $100 billion loans he has taken since he assumed office in 2023.Obi, who commended Tinubu for spending a night in Akwa-Ibom State, also challenged him to visit the remaining states and feel the pains of Nigerians."I congratulate you on spending a night in one of Nigeria’s states outside Lagos and Abuja. I hope you enjoyed the warmth, hospitality, and delicious cuisine of Akwa Ibom, which I am sure is even better than those of the destinations where you have spent over 260 days outside Nigeria since coming into office."I sincerely hope this visit will inspire you to travel to the remaining 33 states of the federation, spend time with the people and, more importantly, explain what your administration has done with the N15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy, the over $100 billion you have borrowed, the increased revenues accruing to the government from taxing Nigerians, and the additional government revenues which your administration celebrated last year as having surpassed its target."Nigerians deserve to know how many that were pulled out of poverty within this period, how many out-of-school children were returned to school, and how many functional primary healthcare centres you have built."They also deserve to know how much electricity supply has improved, especially given your promise that if you do not fix power, Nigerians should not vote for you.
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✦They deserve an explanation of how you have secured the country, which still ranks among the most terrorised countries in the world."Mr President, Nigerians deserve answers.
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Saturday:The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to give an account of the N15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy.In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Obi also asked Tinubu to explain to Nigerians what he did with the $100 billion loans he has taken since he assumed office in 2023.Obi, who commended Tinubu for spending a night in Akwa-Ibom State, also challenged him to visit the remaining states and feel the pains of Nigerians."I congratulate you on spending a night in one of Nigeria’s states outside Lagos and Abuja.$100 billion:I hope you enjoyed the warmth, hospitality, and delicious cuisine of Akwa Ibom, which I am sure is even better than those of the destinations where you have spent over 260 days outside Nigeria since coming into office."I sincerely hope this visit will inspire you to travel to the remaining 33 states of the federation, spend time with the people and, more importantly, explain what your administration has done with the N15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy, the over $100 billion you have borrowed, the increased revenues accruing to the government from taxing Nigerians, and the additional government revenues which your administration celebrated last year as having surpassed its target."Nigerians deserve to know how many that were pulled out of poverty within this period, how many out-of-school children were returned to school, and how many functional primary healthcare centres you have built."They also deserve to know how much electricity supply has improved, especially given your promise that if you do not fix power, Nigerians should not vote for you.
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✦The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to give an account of the N15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy.In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Obi also asked Tinubu to explain to Nigerians what he did with the $100 billion loans he has taken since he assumed office in 2023.Obi, who commended Tinubu for spending a night in Akwa-Ibom State, also challenged him to visit the remaining states and feel the pains of Nigerians."I congratulate you on spending a night in one of Nigeria’s states outside Lagos and Abuja.
✦I hope you enjoyed the warmth, hospitality, and delicious cuisine of Akwa Ibom, which I am sure is even better than those of the destinations where you have spent over 260 days outside Nigeria since coming into office."I sincerely hope this visit will inspire you to travel to the remaining 33 states of the federation, spend time with the people and, more importantly, explain what your administration has done with the N15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy, the over $100 billion you have borrowed, the increased revenues accruing to the government from taxing Nigerians, and the additional government revenues which your administration celebrated last year as having surpassed its target."Nigerians deserve to know how many that were pulled out of poverty within this period, how many out-of-school children were returned to school, and how many functional primary healthcare centres you have built."They also deserve to know how much electricity supply has improved, especially given your promise that if you do not fix power, Nigerians should not vote for you.
✦They deserve an explanation of how you have secured the country, which still ranks among the most terrorised countries in the world."Mr President, Nigerians deserve answers.
Key Facts:Saturday: The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to give an account of the N15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy.In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Obi also asked Tinubu to explain to Nigerians what he did with the $100 billion loans he has taken since he assumed office in 2023.Obi, who commended Tinubu for spending a night in Akwa-Ibom State, also challenged him to visit the remaining states and feel the pains of Nigerians."I congratulate you on spending a night in one of Nigeria’s states outside Lagos and Abuja.$100 billion: I hope you enjoyed the warmth, hospitality, and delicious cuisine of Akwa Ibom, which I am sure is even better than those of the destinations where you have spent over 260 days outside Nigeria since coming into office."I sincerely hope this visit will inspire you to travel to the remaining 33 states of the federation, spend time with the people and, more importantly, explain what your administration has done with the N15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy, the over $100 billion you have borrowed, the increased revenues accruing to the government from taxing Nigerians, and the additional government revenues which your administration celebrated last year as having surpassed its target."Nigerians deserve to know how many that were pulled out of poverty within this period, how many out-of-school children were returned to school, and how many functional primary healthcare centres you have built."They also deserve to know how much electricity supply has improved, especially given your promise that if you do not fix power, Nigerians should not vote for you.
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to give an account of the N15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy.In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Obi also asked Tinubu to explain to Nigerians what he did...
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to give an account of the N15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy.In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Obi also asked Tinubu to explain to Nigerians what he did with the $100 billion loans he has taken since he assumed office in 2023.Obi, who commended Tinubu for spending a night in Akwa-Ibom State, also challenged him to visit the remaining states and feel the pains of Nigerians."I congratulate you on spending a night in one of Nigeria’s states outside Lagos and Abuja.