The Young Progressives Party's candidate, Agada, has ruled out reinstating the fuel subsidy, according to Channels Television. The report, published on Saturday, 17 October 2026, places his position within the run-up to the 2027 elections.
His stance contrasts with that of Kwankwaso of the NDC, who has said he could bring the subsidy back to lower petrol prices. TheCable reported that Kwankwaso described the move as something the party would do "whatever is necessary" to achieve, while THISDAYLIVE reported that he framed it as a way to ease hardship.
Kwankwaso also spoke about the ruling APC's prospects. Premium Times Nigeria reported him saying the party would realise on election day that it had made very serious mistakes, and Legit.ng carried his remarks in Hausa reaffirming that position.
The subsidy question has become a dividing line among those seeking office in 2027. Agada's position is that it should not return, while Kwankwaso has left the door open to restoring it if his party takes power.
Only the headline and summary of the Channels Television report were available, so the details of Agada's statement, including where and how he made it, have not been established here.
What to watch next: whether Agada expands on how he would handle fuel costs without a subsidy, and how other 2027 candidates position themselves on the same question.
