Don’t Punish Other States: Atiku Urges NASS to Prioritize Fairness in Tax Reform

By Emmanuel Kwada

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the Tax Reform Bills, urging the National Assembly to ensure transparency and objectivity in the public hearing process.

Abubakar emphasized that Nigerians are united in their demand for a fair and equitable fiscal system that promotes justice and does not exacerbate the uneven development of the country’s federating units.

As the Senate advances President Tinubu’s tax reform bills despite controversy, Abubakar stressed the importance of open and inclusive participation by all stakeholders, including civil society organizations, traditional institutions, politicians, public officials, and subject matter experts.

Transparency and objectivity are essential for promoting accountability, good governance, and public trust in policy-making

He also called on the National Assembly to revisit and make public the resolutions of the National Economic Council, a key stakeholder with the constitutional power to advise the President on economic affairs.

Abubakar believes that transparency and objectivity are essential for promoting accountability, good governance, and public trust in policy-making. He urged the NASS to ensure that the contents of the bills align with the interests of the vast majority of Nigerians.

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