The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has hailed President Bola Tinubu for reversing the planned 15 per cent import duty on imported petrol and diesel products. ADC recently took credit for the tariff reversal, and Nigerians have been reacting.
In a press statement, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, revealed that Tinubu reversed his decision because the opposition party warned that it would worsen economic hardship.
According to him, the government should learn to carefully consider its policies before making pronouncements that are later reversed, else it’ll keep proving that the nation is being led by leaders who don’t know what they’re doing.
Bolaji stated that after its October statement, the ADC is happy to see that the government has heeded its call to reverse the 15 per cent fuel import duty.
He further noted that even though the reversal is applaudable, the party remains concerned that the government keeps reversing its policies.
Bolaji reiterated that the proposed levy, if allowed to fly, could push petrol prices above N1,000 per litre, thereby worsening conditions for families, commuters and small businesses.
The coalition questioned why the Federal Government even considered taxing imported fuel without guaranteeing local production capacity first.
He emphasised that the conflicting statements from different government agencies regarding the reversal showed confusion and disorganisation, further undermining confidence in the government’s handling of matters.
Abdullahi concluded by reaffirming that the ADC would keep standing with Nigerians in the fight against any decision that will threaten citizens’ well-being.
