Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has said state governors, rather than President Bola Tinubu, should be responsible for explaining how the financial gains from petrol subsidy removal are being utilised.
Abiodun spoke on Thursday at an All Progressives Congress rally held at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
Speaking in Yoruba, the governor argued that state governors were in a better position to account for the additional funds because the removal of the subsidy had resulted in increased allocations to states.
“They want to bring back subsidy. Are they mad? They were asking our leader to explain what he did with subsidy removal gains.
“It is we (governors) that should make such explanations because it is we, state governors, that collect the money,” he said.
Abiodun said the additional revenue had been used to fund infrastructure projects and support programmes across the states.
“Besides, what have we been using to build airport, road, schools, housing and incentives for farmers? Isn’t it from subsidy?” he asked.
The governor also criticised opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that the APC would defeat its rivals.
“Go and tell your people that all of them are not up to one. We will defeat them mercilessly,” he said.
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has proposed restoring fuel subsidy if elected president.
However, the Tinubu administration has maintained that resources previously spent on keeping petrol prices artificially low have been redirected to other areas. The government said the removal of subsidy saved the federation N15.8 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025.
