Amid stiff opposition from the north, Abejide Leke, the lawmaker representing Yagba federal constituency, Kogi state, on Wednesday, December 4, defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s new tax reform Bill, presented to the National Assembly.
Hon. Leke who appeared as a guest on Wednesday’s edition of Channels Politics Today, stated that the northern region would benefit more from the proposed legislation.
He noted that the controversy surrounding the bill was politically motivated and an attempt by politicians to sway public opinion using religion and Islamic law to back their mischievous plot ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking further, the Kogi lawmaker suggested that the bill should be written in the Hausa language.
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Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), finally spoke out about President Tinubuâs proposed tax reforms.
Obi emphasised the need for comprehensive public engagement and transparency in the process, stressing that tax reform is a critical issue.
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