Since their introduction in early October, President Bola Tinubu's tax bills have faced significant opposition, particularly from northern stakeholders who fear economic impacts from changes to the VAT distribution system.
Since their introduction by President Bola Tinubu in early October, the bills have sparked significant debate across the country, with strong opposition coming from northern stakeholders.
Some have argued that such a move could be unconstitutional, given that the current VAT distribution is based on principles of equity, equality, and population.He noted that many of the objections to the bills stemmed from a lack of understanding, exacerbated by political rhetoric. The lawmaker added that, based on social media and recent publications, the entire debate has been politicised in an attempt to create a divide between the north and south.
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