As Nigerians prepare for new fuel and aviation taxes in 2025, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is seizing the moment to sharpen its opposition credentials.
Speaking in Abuja, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, blasted the ruling APC government for “killing Nigerians with economic hardship.” He painted the administration as directionless, accusing it of piling debt, scrapping fuel subsidy without cushioning measures, and eroding purchasing power through naira devaluation.
The ADC argues that the planned 5% petrol tax and additional aviation levies will further alienate citizens already struggling to survive. “What exactly did we vote this government to do—save Nigerians or punish them?” Abdullahi asked.
Political observers say this could mark the beginning of a more aggressive ADC campaign ahead of the next elections, as the party seeks to position itself as the protector of ordinary Nigerians.
For the government, the challenge will be defending its tax reforms as necessary for revenue generation—while convincing citizens that the policies are not simply another burden on already strained wallets.
