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Kwankwaso Urges Tinubu to Reconsider Tax Reform Bills for Nigeria’s Benefit
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), called on President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his position on the proposed Tax Reform Bills, urging him to think of the Nigerian people first.
In a post shared on his X handle, Kwankwaso reflected on the actions of past Nigerian leaders, such as former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, who withdrew significant bills to safeguard the country’s interests.
He pointed out that this kind of thoughtful decision-making is necessary during difficult times, like those Nigeria is experiencing now.
“My position on tax reform is as follows: Now is not the right time to review VAT or introduce any new taxes.
Given the economic difficulties many Nigerians are enduring, such actions would be unwise and harmful,” Kwankwaso stated.
He stressed that the government’s focus should be on providing relief to the people, not imposing new financial burdens that could worsen their situation.
Kwankwaso further urged President Tinubu to listen to the National Economic Council and other respected figures who have voiced concern over the timing of these reforms.
He noted that policy decisions should be driven by the well-being of the people, not by personal agendas or political motivations.
“I strongly believe that any decision made should prioritize the common good of all Nigerians,” he added.
The former presidential candidate pointed out the historical precedence for withdrawing controversial bills in Nigeria.
He reminded Nigerians of how former President Olusegun Obasanjo, during his second term, withdrew the revenue-sharing bill, which was seen as a necessary step in the best interest of the country.
Similarly, President Jonathan, after consulting with prominent leaders, decided to withdraw a communication to the 7th National Assembly, citing national interest as the guiding principle.
Kwankwaso concluded his message by urging President Tinubu to follow suit and reconsider the Tax Reform Bills.
He emphasized that listening to the majority of Nigerians and respecting their concerns should be at the core of any decision-making process.
This, he argued, would not only benefit the nation but also reaffirm the commitment of the government to the people’s welfare.
Nigerian Politician and Human Rights Activist, Omoyele Sowore shows up to defend and support the NYSC corp member that has been threatened.
It can be recalled that a viral video has made its way to the country. A young lady who is serving the country laments about the government and President.
The viral video also gained the attention of NYSC, resulting to messaging the corp member. The message ordered the removal of the video and for the lady to report the office on 17th of March, 2025.
However fellow Nigerians and activists have spoken out and called to defend the Corp member against any official threat.
It was reported that Sowore arrived to the local government of the corp member to showcase support in handling the case.
Omoyele Sowore and some activists, including lawyers, accompanied Ushie Uguamaye, a Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member known as Raye, to meet with her Local Government Inspector (LGI) after she was summoned over a viral video.
Raye recently gained attention after she criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration in a TikTok video posted under her handle #talktoraye. In the video, she expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic situation and blamed Tinubu for the country’s struggles, even calling him a “terrible leader.”
Shortly after her comments went viral, Raye claimed that NYSC officials had started threatening her. As a result, she was called to appear at the LGI’s office on Monday for questioning.
On Monday, Sowore, alongside several lawyers, including Festus Ogun, Yinka Oyesomi, and Justice Ojienoh, accompanied Raye to the office to support her. However, according to Sowore, the NYSC officials were nowhere to be found. He shared on his X handle that the LGI failed to show up despite Raye being scheduled to appear.
In a recent development, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has voiced strong support for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye.
Raye recently gained attention after posting a TikTok video expressing her frustrations over the rising cost of living in Nigeria. In the video, she tearfully stated the increasing prices of goods and services, questioning the current administration’s efforts to address these economic challenges.
Following the video’s circulation, Raye alleged that she received threats from NYSC officials, pressuring her to remove the content and cautioning her against making political statements online.
Peter Obi took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to condemn these alleged threats, stating that such actions are antithetical to the principles of democracy. He emphasized that silencing citizens reflects a corrupt and undemocratic government.
Obi also shared his personal experiences of facing intimidation and harassment for offering constructive criticism of government policies.
Obi called on the current administration to reflect deeply on its approach to dissent, underscoring that constructive criticism is a cornerstone of democratic progress.
He urged Nigerians to stand firm and continue advocating for a nation where freedom of speech is upheld, and leadership remains accountable, especially in critical areas like education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.
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