Kwankwaso Writes Tinubu On Tax Reform Bills

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The National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, called on President Bola Tinubu on Monday to reassess his position regarding the Tax Reform Bills for the benefit of the Nigerian populace.

In a statement directed to the President via his X account, Kwankwaso referenced former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, who had previously withdrawn significant bills in the nation’s interest, suggesting that Tinubu should take a similar approach.

The 2023 NNPP presidential candidate emphasized that this is not an appropriate time to evaluate or implement new taxes.

Kwankwaso articulated his views on tax reform as follows:

Now is not a suitable moment to reassess VAT or to introduce any additional taxes. Considering the economic difficulties that many Nigerians are currently enduring, such actions would be imprudent.

According to Kwankwaso: “My position on tax reform is as follows:

“Now is not the right time to review VAT or introduce any new taxes. Given the economic challenges many Nigerians are currently facing, such measures would be ill-advised.

“The government must prioritize providing relief and support to the people, particularly during these trying times, rather than imposing additional financial burdens.

“I urge President Bola Tinubu to heed the counsel of the National Economic Council and other respected voices of wisdom. Decisions should be guided by the common good, not by personal or ego-driven motivations.

“Withdrawing these bills is not without precedent. In our democratic history, both presidents, Obasanjo and Jonathan, made similar decisions to withdraw key bills in the interest of the nation.

“President Obasanjo withdrew the revenue-sharing bill during his second term, and President Jonathan, upon the advice of prominent leaders such as the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, withdrew a communication to the 7th National Assembly.

“These actions were taken to benefit the nation, and I believe the same approach should be considered now.

“In conclusion, I respectfully urge President Tinubu to reconsider his stance on these bills and ensure that the voices of the majority of Nigerians are heard and respected in this process.”