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Northern leaders set up committee to review Tinubu’s tax reform bills

A former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, and some elite of the League of Northern Democrats, on Friday, announced that they have set up a technical committee to review the four tax reform bills before the National Assembly.

The move was revealed in a statement issued in Abuja by the league spokesman, Ladan Salihu.

In the past few weeks, the controversial bills have pitched the 36 state governors against the Federal Government, with the former calling for the withdrawal of the bills to create room for more consultation.

In the same vein, Borno Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum caused a stir two days ago when he called on his colleagues and Northern stakeholders to reject the bills, insisting that the bills will damage the region’s economy if implemented.

Similarly, a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for transparency and fairness in the ongoing review of the tax reform bills.

But Salihu explained that the position of the LND was taken following the outrage and allegations that have continued to trail the introduction of the bills.

The League spokesman who identified the committee as Northern experts in law, ing, legislation and academia, stated that they have been given one week to conclude a comprehensive review of the bills.

The statement partly read, “At the conclusion of its assignment, the committee will publicly present its findings in an electronic and tabular format, effectively communicating its recommendations to policymakers, legislators, the media and the Nigerian public.

“The LND assures the public of our confidence in the committee’s ability to produce thorough and well-reasoned recommendations. These will aim to maximize benefits for all Nigerians, ensuring that the tax reforms sustainable development and equitable economic growth across the nation.

“We urge Nigerians to stay tuned for LND’s public presentation, which will provide clear insights into the bills and our proposed policy position. The League of Northern Democrats remains steadfast in our mission to advocate for policies that foster justice, prosperity and unity in Northern Nigeria and the country at large.

The League of Northern Democrats was convened in early 2024 by an elder statesman, Dr Umar Ardo.

After it was launched at an event attended by critical Northern elites in Abuja, the group appointed Shekarau as its protem chairman and former House of Reps member, Emmanuel Jime as secretary amongst other eminent Northern Nigerians.

The League also invited a one-time Military Governor of Kwara State, Lieutenant General Alwali Kazir; a former Chief of Army Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai (retd) and former Vice President Namadi Sambo into its fold.

https://punchng.com/northern-leaders-set-up-committee-to-review-tinubus-tax-reform-bills/

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Jokers!

Why is the north bent on being a leech? Don’t they want to grow?

The bill will be implemented, and there's nothing they can do about it.

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First to comment.



The north is not Left with any options.
With or without them the bill will be ed

Best way for them to go. I've never been a fan of Tinubu and I've never ed APC, not after Buhari successfully recked the country.

The problems of Nigeria is foundational. Every past governments has shied away from introducing the necessary reform needed to set the country on the path of growth, success, prosperity, righteousness but Tinubu has decided to tackle the issues headlong without waiting to do that in his second term.

I've come to realization, Tinubu doesn't care if his policies will cost him second term though some of his actions and other government officials might show otherwise.


Hate him or love him, he might end up to be the best President of Nigeria so far.

Nonsense and ingredients.
If you are still in Nigeria and still believe Nigeria go better, you go wait tire and keep wishing until you kpai. JAPA if you can for the sake of yourself and children.

Suya

Morbeta11:


https://punchng.com/northern-leaders-set-up-committee-to-review-tinubus-tax-reform-bills/

Bunch of fools!

President push tax reform bills, e 1st and 2nd readings.

Northern leaders that have no say in the matter and cannot influence it is setting up committee.

Na wa ooo. President don too chop shit.

Hope we won't forget what that man is doing..
Anyway ..
T-pain on the beat😂😂

No matter how much reviews or scrutiny this bills are subjected to, they must become effective.

Ok

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Good one from Northern leaders. Set up the committee and educate the people up North that this is for the good of the common man.

That bill shall and no Jupiter can stop it.

God bless Nigeria

Southern leaders nko?

Can someone please explain what this tax reform means? I am really serious

The north is being strategic and mature in its approach

This is a commendable move and it will be interesting to see what their outcome will be

COMRADES are speechless, this tax bill is taking another dimension, hope it will not degenerate like the case of Kenya

The bill will be ed and nothing will happen

Kukutenla:
The north is being strategic and mature in its approach

This is a commendable move and it will be interesting to see what their outcome will be

I thought you said they don suspend the bill. So what are they strategizing on again?

You guys want everyone to be a coward like the leaders you stan. Jagaban is different!

Yet they won't set up committee for Boko haram and that new terror group... Luka wetin again

LegendHero:


I thought you said they don suspend the bill. So what are they strategizing on again?

Of course it has been suspended
Is a review by a technical committee made of northerners part of the legislative process?

I don't understand, is it tinubu tax reform bill. So, after tinubu leaves office, it will still be tinubu tax bill ,so the bill is not for Nigerians but meant for tinubu. What kind of funny caption is this

Morbeta11:


https://punchng.com/northern-leaders-set-up-committee-to-review-tinubus-tax-reform-bills/

MrBanner:
Why is the north bent on being a leech? Don’t they want to grow?

can you grow in one year.if you are going to change sharing ration you need to communicate with the people and have an agreement of about 2 to 3 years so that the governors will start to work on how develop VATable company in is region

Morbeta11:


https://punchng.com/northern-leaders-set-up-committee-to-review-tinubus-tax-reform-bills/

Nawa o must it favour una

Arobaga:



You are calling your slave masters jokers



Your Yoruba elders will soon deny you like they did to Sunday Igboho



Better respect the north that comes to your region and beat you blue black

😆 Who invites Nnamdi kanu URINE LICKERS to this!..

Anything that won't favours their pockets won't be accepted by them

Make them form 1million man committee, the Bill will be signed into law

This bill is for the common pocket of politicians

MrBanner:
Why is the north bent on being a leech? Don’t they want to grow?

you guys should stop dis razzmatazz