According to Atiku, Nigerians will enjoy lower fuel prices because production will happen domestically through in-country refineries. Sharing his economic vision in a post on X, he drew an analogy using local manufacturing:

“Think about shoes. If government wants Nigerians to buy shoes more cheaply, it can spend public money making imported shoes cheaper, or it can support shoemakers in Aba to reduce their production costs so they can make more shoes here, employ more Nigerians and sell at more affordable prices.”

He added, “I chose the Aba shoemaker. I will do the same with fuel. We will support crude refined in Nigeria so our refineries can produce at a lower cost and you can pay less.”

A Broader Vision for Economic Relief

Atiku emphasized that his policy goals extend far beyond fuel prices, aiming to lower the overall cost of living and ease economic burdens for everyday citizens.

• Lower Transport and Food Costs: He stated an ambition to reduce daily commuter bus fares and cut down the transport costs of moving food items from farms to local markets.

• Support for Small Businesses: The former Vice President promised to ease energy burdens for ordinary business owners, including traders, barbers, tailors, and welders.

• Direct Impact: Concluding his pledge, Atiku said, “My promise is personal: I want you to feel relief in your pocket, in your home and in your daily life. I will make life affordable again. I will make Nigeria affordable again. It is a promise.”

The Emir made this appeal during the commissioning ceremony of the newly constructed Palace of the Mai-Anguwan Gidan Mangoro, a project built by the National Examinations Council (NECO). The event also featured the turbanning of the NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, as the Maji Dadin Gidan Mangoro.

Represented at the event by Salisu Garba, the Emir noted that the enduring harmony between NECO and its host communities highlights a strong foundation of mutual goodwill. He described the new palace as a symbol of unity, cultural heritage, and the critical function traditional authorities serve in reinforcing social cohesion, adding that true development must deeply respect its cultural roots.

Corporate Social Responsibility Meets Community Tradition

Speaking on the initiative, Prof. Wushishi explained that the project mirrors NECO’s philosophy that corporate social responsibility (CSR) must transcend standard operational duties like examinations, certification, and educational quality assurance.

“As a Council, we understand that strong education systems thrive when communities are stable, peaceful, and well coordinated,” Wushishi stated. “Therefore, through our CSR activities, we contribute meaningfully to the welfare of our host communities, support traditional values and leadership, and encourage development.”

The Registrar commended the Gidan Mangoro community for demonstrating exceptional maturity and peaceful coexistence over the years, which has allowed NECO to carry out its institutional mandate without interference or disruption.

As part of its broader community intervention efforts during the event, the Council also donated two electrical transformers and motorized boreholes to benefit both the Gidan Mangoro and Gbaganako communities.

Kwankwaso made this declaration in a widely circulated video while addressing a group of party supporters who visited him on a courtesy call in Kano.

While noting that he is generally open to forgiving individuals who have wronged him in the past or may do so in the future, Kwankwaso drew a hard line against those he personally elevated to positions of power.

“I can forgive those who wronged us in the past, and those who can do it in the future, but don’t think I can forgive those whom I helped to become something and ended up betraying us,” he stated.

A History of Elevated Trust and Alleged Betrayal

According to the former governor, several individuals whom he assisted in securing prominent political positions—ranging from advisers, commissioners, and ambassadors to a sitting governor—ultimately turned against him.

Kwankwaso specifically alleged that despite being on the ballot paper, some of these beneficiaries chose to support opposing candidates, such as voting for “Omologo” instead of his camp. He stressed that such actions represent a severe breach of trust that cannot be easily swept under the rug or forgiven.