- The governor stated that the bill is not in the interest of the north, adding that its opposition is aimed at protecting regional interests.
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has admonished members of the National Assembly against passing the controversial Tax Reform Bill.
Zulum, who issued the admonition during an interview with BBC Hausa, implored the Federal Lawmakers not to betray their constituents.
The governor stated that the bill is not in the interest of the north, adding that its opposition is aimed at protecting regional interests.
He said “Do not betray the trust of your constituents by passing the bill. Opposing the bill does not imply opposition to the government but rather a commitment to protecting regional interests.”
The governor also questioned the rush by the National Assembly to ensure quick passage of the bill, unlike the prolonged delay of the Petroleum Bill in the National Assembly.
“My position is that we should all be careful, we have families, grand children, brothers, sisters in our communities, our states to look out for.”
“Therefore, whatsoever that will not favour the North, our states – we – the Northern Governors – have met and discussed our position on it and will not be party to this Bill.
“The President should stop listening to comments that those from the North hated him. Let us be careful, no one should be deceived. This is politics, we voted him, this issue of tax will not remove us from our positions,” Zulum insisted.
Recall the Presidency, through the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, had explained that the Tax Reform Bills before the National Assembly are critical to improving the lives of Nigerians and were not proposed by Tinubu to undermine any part of the country