The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to restore petroleum and electricity subsidies and tackle insecurity in the North-East if elected president.
He also promised to continue oil exploration in the Kolmani region to generate additional revenue for the country.
Atiku made the promises on Saturday during the ADC campaign rally in Bauchi State, where he appealed to residents to support the party in the 2027 general elections.
He thanked the people of Bauchi for their support in previous elections, describing the state as the one that had given him the highest number of votes.
“Believe me, if you go by the past results, you are the state that has supported me the most with votes. I shall never forget that,” he said.
Atiku said he would implement three major policies if given another opportunity to lead the country, including the restoration of petroleum and electricity subsidies.
“If you give me another opportunity, let me tell you two or three things I can do for you.
“I have already promised all Nigerians that I will restore petroleum subsidy. Not only that, I will also restore subsidy in power, electricity power,” he said.
He also pledged to address insecurity in the North-East and across the country, while continuing petroleum exploration in the Kolmani region to increase government revenue.
“Thirdly, I said I will restore security in the northeastern region and the country in general. I also promised that I will continue the exploitation of petroleum in Kolmani zone so that we will have additional source of revenue,” Atiku said.
The former vice president urged residents to turn out in large numbers on election day to vote for the ADC and protect their votes from the polling units to the final transmission of results.
“I want you to make sure you come out in your thousands, you vote for ADC, you defend the votes, you ensure that the votes are counted and you ensure that the results are transmitted before you leave the polling booth,” he told the crowd.
He urged the people to remain vigilant throughout the elections, from the presidential contest to the state assembly polls, saying Bauchi had a history of defending democratic rights.
“You are very well known for protecting your democratic rights. Please do so from presidential elections up to the state assembly elections,” he said.
Atiku also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to return to the state and seek residents’ support once again, promising not to forget their backing.
