Olajengbesi To Atiku: Nigerians Need Ideas, Not Old Fuel Subsidy Arguments

Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, a federal lawmaker aspirant, has challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to move beyond the fuel subsidy debate and offer Nigerians fresh, practical ideas ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Olajengbesi, who is seeking election to represent the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said attempts by politicians to make the removal of fuel subsidy a major campaign issue reflected what he described as a lack of fresh ideas in the country’s political space.

Reacting to the emerging 2027 political discourse, he said Nigerians deserved a contest centred on practical solutions to the challenges confronting the country rather than a recycling of old arguments.

“Honestly, the fact that some Nigerian politicians are already attempting to make the removal of fuel subsidy a major campaign issue for the 2027 elections reflects the bankruptcy of ideas in our political space,” Olajengbesi said.

He specifically urged Atiku to broaden his political message and present concrete proposals capable of addressing the economic and social challenges facing Nigerians.

“Atiku Abubakar should move beyond the fuel subsidy debate and present Nigerians with serious, practical ideas for addressing the real challenges confronting the country,” he said.

According to him, the focus of the 2027 political conversation should extend to how Nigeria can build a stronger and more productive economy while improving the living conditions of its citizens.

“The conversation should be about what comes next, how to grow the economy, create jobs, strengthen the naira, improve security, reduce the cost of living and build a country that works,” he said.

Olajengbesi said the 2027 elections should provide an opportunity for political parties and candidates to engage Nigerians with concrete solutions rather than rely on issues that have dominated political debates for years.

“Nigeria deserves a contest of ideas, not a recycling of old arguments,” he said.