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'Extra burden on struggling Nigerians' - ADC slams 5% petrol tax

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Sep 04, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has slammed the Federal Government for introducing a 5% petrol tax, describing it as an additional burden on Nigerians still grappling with the effects of subsidy removal.

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The National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Thursday, stated that the timing of the measure was "deeply insensitiveÔÇØ and called for its suspension until citizens begin to feel tangible relief from ongoing economic reforms.

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Abdullahi said the government's claims of improved revenue collection do not align with current fiscal realities.

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The ADC spokesman further argued that despite reports of record earnings, the Federal Government continues to borrow heavily, raising concerns about the sustainability of its policies.

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"The ADC finds this tax deeply unfair at a time when the majority of Nigerians are still reeling from the effects of fuel subsidy removal.

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"Regardless of the economic motives, what is clear is that citizens need relief, not more pressure,ÔÇØ Abdullahi stated.

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According to the opposition party, budgeted revenues for 2025 remain far from being realised, with statutory allocations and VAT receipts falling short of projections.

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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