The protesters warn critics to stop verbal attacks on Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, over his role in the legislative action on the tax bills.
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Protesters at the National Assembly, warning critics to stop verbal attacks on Deputy Senate President On that day, some senators, specifically, Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume and his Bauchi Central counterpart, Abdul Ningi, attempted to stop members of the committee from being admitted into the chamber.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, also directed the committee to involve the National Economic Council , Nigerian Governors’ Forum and Civil Society Organisations in the public hearing.Tijjani Mohammed who addressed journalists on behalf of the protesters said those hurling abusive words on the deputy senate president because of his role on the tax reform bills are “enemies of the North”.
“We are not against reforms, including tax reforms and whatever will fast-track our region’s development, and indeed the entire country would be supported by us,” he said.He also appreciated the deputy senate president for sponsoring the North-west Development Commission Bill. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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