President Bola Ahmed Tinubu faces growing political pressure ahead of the 2027 elections as economic reforms continue to trigger hardship. While the administration highlights improved fiscal revenues and foreign exchange liquidity resulting from the removal of petrol subsidies and currency liberalisation, critics and opposition leaders are capitalizing on rising living costs. Opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore fuel subsidies, framing the current administration’s policies as detrimental to the average citizen. In response, the government is intensifying efforts to promote compressed natural gas as a cost-effective alternative to lower transportation expenses and demonstrate tangible benefits to the public. Analysts warn that this emerging populism poses risks to long-term economic stability and investment attraction.