Nigeria, Oct. 9 -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the federal government's proposed 30-day petrol discount at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) retail stations, describing it as an election-driven measure that would provide only temporary relief to Nigerians.

Mr Atiku, in a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council, questioned the timing of the intervention ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of offering short-term relief after years of rising petrol prices and worsening living costs.

"Atiku totally rejects this calendar-scheduled, el...