ADC Claims Tinubu May Enact Fuel Tax Post-2027 Election

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that President Bola Tinubu may implement a five per cent fuel tax following the 2027 presidential election if he is re-elected. The ADC warns that this tax could elevate petrol prices beyond N1,500 per litre, exacerbating the financial strain on Nigerians already facing high transportation costs and rising food prices.

Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC National Publicity Secretary, made these statements in a press release, responding to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele's comments about the potential introduction of the tax when economic conditions improve. Abdullahi noted that the tax is already included in the Nigeria Tax Act, which Tinubu signed into law in June 2025.

He suggested that the delay in activating the tax is politically motivated, aimed at avoiding backlash before the elections. The ADC criticized the government's rationale for the tax, arguing that it should first demonstrate improvements in infrastructure and economic conditions before imposing additional financial burdens on citizens.