Governor Bala Mohammed Threatens President Tinubu Over Tax Reform Bill In Meeting With Christian Community In Bauchi On Boxing Day- Full Details

Governor Bala Mohammed Threatens President Tinubu Over Tax Reform Bill In Meeting With Christian Community In Bauchi On Boxing Day- Full Details

Oshiobugie John writes in from Benin CityBauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform policies on Thursday, describing them as anti-Northern Nigeria and detrimental to the region’s development.

The governor expressed his concerns while receiving members of the Christian community in Bauchi State, who paid him a visit at the Government House on Boxing Day.

Mohammed, who also serves as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, argued that the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly are designed to benefit only one section of the country. He called on the President to reconsider and abandon the bills.

“That is why the presidency must listen to the cries about tax reform,” Mohammed said. “It is not a good policy for Northern Nigeria because we are not going to get money to pay your salaries or to build roads. They must listen; otherwise, they are calling for anarchy. And that is not good.”

The governor emphasized the importance of national unity, urging the federal government to adopt inclusive policies that serve all regions equally.

“We voted for the presidency in this state and other states; they must listen to us. They must not come up with policies that favour only one section of the country or even one state. It is not about religion; it is not about tribe; it is about national unity and good leadership,” he stated.

Governor Mohammed warned that the proposed tax reforms would negatively impact Northern Nigeria, particularly by reducing revenue inflows needed to fund salaries and infrastructure projects.

BUSHRADIOGIST reports that President Tinubu, during his first Presidential Media Chat, defended the tax reform bills as essential for revitalizing the nation’s economy. However, the proposed reforms have faced significant opposition, particularly from Northern governors and the National Economic Council, who have rejected the bills.

Since their introduction to the National Assembly, the tax reform bills have continued to spark mixed reactions across the country.