APC accuses Atiku’s aide of spreading fake news, denies return of fuel subsidy

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has attacked a media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu over his allegation that President Bola Tinubu has re-introduced fuel subsidy through the back door.

While denying the allegation, the APC said the government only intervened to ensure some measure of price stability and predictability.

Shaibu’s had stated in reports that the Tinubu administration spent N169.4 in August to keep the fuel pump price at N620.