The National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has called on Bola Tinubu to reconsider his position on the Tax Reform Bills, emphasizing the need to prioritize the well-being of Nigerians.
Kwankwaso noted that former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan had previously withdrawn key bills for the sake of the public interest and urged Tinubu to follow their example.
In a post on his X account, the former NNPP presidential candidate argued that this is not the appropriate time to review or introduce new taxes.
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 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 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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