The National leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his stance on the Tax Reform Bills in the interest of Nigerians.
Kwankwaso said like former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and
Goodluck Jonathan withdrew some critical bills in the interest of Nigerians,
Tinubu should reconsider his stance.
In a post on his X handle, the former NNPP presidential
candidate said this is not the right time to review or introduce new tax.
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.”
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