Malcolm Imirhobo Supports Tax Reform Bill
In a statement made on Friday evening via his official X account, Nigerian lawyer Malcolm Imirhobo expressed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s controversial Tax Reform Bill, citing its potential to rectify tax distribution inequalities and its importance in facilitating a regional government.
Imirhobo’s stance comes amidst fierce debate over the bill, with the National Economic Council and Northern governors opposing it and President Tinubu maintaining his stance that the bill should undergo due consideration at the National Assembly, allowing for necessary amendments.
Imirhobo argued that states must contribute their fair share to the country�
Imirhobo further emphasized that the current taxation system, which favors the North at the expense of the South, is unsustainable and must be reformed if Nigeria is to make progress. He added that regional government, which many see as a solution to the country’s problems, is only possible with a fair and balanced taxation system.
The lawyer’s statement echoes the arguments made by Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, who had earlier defended the bill, stating that it would ensure a fairer distribution of taxes across the country.
Imirhobo’s bold position on the Tax Reform Bill highlights the contentious and deeply entrenched issues surrounding taxation and economic policy in Nigeria, where regional disparities and political tensions have long simmered.
As the debate over the bill continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the government will take into account the concerns of those opposed to the legislation or forge ahead with its reform agenda.
At its core, the Tax Reform Bill represents a larger debate about the future of Nigeria and the balance of power within its federal system. The country has long grappled with the challenge of managing its diverse regions and ethnic groups, each with their own distinct interests and identities.
Against this backdrop, Imirhobo’s support for the bill can be seen as a call for greater equity and fairness in the country’s economic policies, with the aim of ensuring that all regions contribute to and benefit from the nation’s prosperity.
The Tax Reform Bill, therefore, can be viewed as both a political and an economic issue, with far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s future. As the country continues to navigate its complex social, economic, and political challenges, it will be important for policymakers and citizens alike to engage in constructive dialogue and seek solutions that promote the common good and advance the country’s development.
Whether or not the Tax Reform Bill ultimately succeeds, it represents a moment of reckoning for Nigeria and a critical opportunity to address some of the deep-seated problems that have plagued the country for decades.
Referenece and Citations:
- Tribune – Tinubus tragic trial of Nigerian malnourished minors
- PremiumTimes – Tinubu rejects NEC’s advicewont withdraw tax reformbil
- Dailypost – Tax reform bill north cant reap where it didnt sow Imirhobo backs Tinubu
