15% Fuel Import Tariff Will Worsen Hardship, Says Delta APC Chieftain!
15% Fuel Import Tariff Will Worsen Hardship, Says Delta APC Chieftain!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
Chief Ayiri Emami, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval of a 15% ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel. He warned that the policy could intensify economic hardship for ordinary Nigerians already burdened by inflation and high living costs.
What We Know:
- The Federal Government recently approved a 15% import tariff on petroleum products to boost local refining and government revenue.
- Emami, however, argues that this will increase pump prices and worsen transportation and food costs across the country.
- He made the comments while addressing journalists in Warri on Thursday.
Quote:
“This tariff may be well-intentioned, but the timing is wrong. Nigerians are already under too much pressure. We should be easing the burden, not adding to it.”
— Chief Ayiri Emami
Why It Matters:
- Represents rare public criticism of Tinubu’s policy from within the APC’s own ranks.
- Raises questions about internal party consensus on key economic reforms.
- – Signals concern about political fallout in oil-rich and economically sensitive regions like the Niger Delta.
What to Watch:
- Reactions from other APC leaders and state chapters.
- Impact of the tariff on fuel prices, transport costs, and inflation by Q4 2025.
- Potential review or adjustment of the tariff policy amid growing backlash.
Sources:
- Punch Newspapers – Oct. 30, 2025
- Daily Trust – Policy Desk Briefing, Oct. 2025
- Federal Ministry of Finance & Petroleum Resources Statement – Oct. 29, 2025
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