How will you bring down the cost of goods and control prices?
I will work to reduce bottlenecks in transport, energy, and logistics that drive up the cost of goods, and coordinate fiscal and monetary policy so money supply growth does not get out of hand while still supporting productive sectors. Where prices spike sharply, I will use targeted, temporary steps, like strategic grain releases, to cushion you without distorting markets. I will also promote competition and reduce monopolistic practices that artificially push prices up.
Where this comes from
p. 7 MANIFESTO OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) Party Manifesto 2027-2031 2026-10-05 ›
● Reduce supply-side bottlenecks in transport, energy, and logistics that increase the cost of goods ● Coordinate fiscal and monetary policy to avoid excessive money supply growth while supporting productive sectors ● Use targeted, temporary interventions, such as strategic grain releases, to cushion extreme price spikes without distorting markets ● Promote competition and reduce monopolistic practices that artificially increase prices
3.Manage public debt responsibly without burdening citizens. We will shift from debt accumulation for consumption, to debt used strictly for productive investment that grows the economy and generates returns.
● Prioritize borrowing for infrastructure, industry, and growth-enhancing projects, not recurrent expenditure ● Improve revenue collection efficiency instead of increasing tax burdens on citizens ● Increase transparency in borrowing, ensuring Nigerians can track how debt is used and its impact ● Use public-private partnerships (PPPs) to finance major projects instead of relying solely on government borrowing