In Cameroon, People Are Complaining, Asking Why Bola Tinubu Removed The Subsidy – Oghene Egoh

According to an interview on TVC News on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Hon. Oghene Egoh, a former federal lawmaker and member of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC PCC), has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to remove Nigeria’s fuel subsidy, arguing that the policy was intended to protect the country’s financial resources and improve its economic prospects.

During the interview, Egoh referred to reactions from neighbouring Cameroon, suggesting that the effects of Nigeria’s former subsidy system extended beyond its borders.

“In Cameroon, people are complaining, asking why Bola Tinubu removed the subsidy,” Egoh said.

He argued that maintaining the subsidy placed a substantial financial burden on Nigeria while allowing people outside the country to benefit indirectly from the lower fuel prices it supported. According to him, removing the subsidy would enable the government to redirect resources towards domestic priorities and development projects.

Egoh acknowledged that the policy had contributed to economic difficulties for many Nigerians, particularly amid rising transportation costs and the prices of essential goods. However, he maintained that the administration was introducing measures intended to reduce the pressure on households and improve access to basic commodities.

Among the initiatives he cited were the removal of import duties on selected food items, including rice and tomatoes. He argued that such measures were intended to increase the availability of essential products and help address concerns about the cost of living.

The former lawmaker also maintained that the additional revenue available to state governments following the subsidy removal had helped them meet financial obligations, including the payment of workers’ salaries. He further referred to government assistance for eligible students attending public tertiary institutions as part of efforts to support vulnerable Nigerians.

Egoh argued that the administration’s economic policies were also intended to attract investment and create opportunities for development. He urged Nigerians to assess the reforms over time, rather than judge them exclusively by the immediate difficulties associated with their implementation.

Nevertheless, the impact of the subsidy removal remains a significant issue in public discussions about Nigeria’s economy, with households continuing to face concerns about fuel costs, transportation expenses and the prices of everyday necessities.

Egoh said the APC Presidential Campaign Council would continue explaining the administration’s policies during its political engagements ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

His comments reflect the APC campaign representative’s defence of the government’s economic direction, while the broader debate over the costs, benefits and long-term effects of the reforms continues.

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