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Nigeria offers fuel discount in 'pre-election sweetener'
On air: Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell on Late Night BBNPublished
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- Financial TimesNigeria offers fuel discount in ‘pre-election sweetener’
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Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Financial Times says Nigeria is offering a fuel discount, and critics call it a pre-election sweetener.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the government cuts the price at the pump right before people vote.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat is the most drive-through way to ask for a vote I have ever heard. Extra fries, please!
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCheaper fuel is a lovely gift, Chip.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCritics say it's a bribe with a nozzle, but I call it a chance to heal at the pump.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, politicians always find a way to get love. Normally they just buy followers. This is like buying a whole gas station of them.
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