Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has raised concern over reports that Dangote fuel is being sold cheaper in Togo than in Nigeria.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, he urged the federal government to reconsider the proposed 5 per cent fuel surcharge to avoid worsening the hardship already faced by Nigerians.
“I guess the government wants to go back to the drawing table and ensure that it is not accused of multiple taxes or double taxation because consumers will pay VAT for buying fuel. They will now put an additional 5 per cent tax.
“I think this is what Nigerians are complaining about. And from what we just read today is that the Dangote fuel taken from Nigeria is now cheaper in Togo than in Nigeria I think about 65 naira.
“So, the government will have to review these developments (the proposed 5 per cent fuel surcharge) and ensure more hardship is not imposed on Nigerians,” he said.
