Senate President Godswill Akpabio says ministers who refuse to honour the invitations extended to them by the national assembly do not have a place in the government of President Bola Tinubu.
Akpabio spoke on Wednesday at a joint session of the
national assembly where Tinubu presented the 2025 budget proposal of N47.9
trillion.
The president of the senate said national assembly symbolises
democracy and the refusal of some ministers to honour its invitations show that
they are not democrats.
“They (ministers) should know that every invitation is
constitutional and we also have constitutional powers to take further action
when they refuse to appear,” he said.
“Mr President may wish to caution some of the ministers who
do not give respect to this hallowed chamber shows democracy in the world.
“Those who disregard invitations from the national assembly
are not democrats and therefore have no place in your government.”
Akpabio said it is disheartening that those who do not
understand the tax reform bills proposed by Tinubu are the loudest critics.
The senate president asked Nigerians to engage with the
proposed tax reforms “thoughtfully”.
“This initiative marks the first comprehensive tax reform
since Nigeria’s independence, presenting a transformative opportunity for
rejuvenating small and medium enterprises and enhancing the livelihoods of
ordinary Nigerians,” he said.
“These reforms will not only improve Nigeria’s revenue
profile but also create a more conducive and internationally competitive
business environment, transforming our tax system to support sustainable
development.”
The number three citizen said the 2025 budget would be
considered and passed “swiftly”.
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