Former Nigerian Governor Blames Opposition for Rejecting Tax Reform Bills

A former Niger state governor has condemned opposition to new tax bills, blaming the government for not addressing concerns of lawmakers who reject them. Babaginda Aliyu's comments come amid ongoing debate over the tax reform bills.

A former Governor of Niger State, Babaginda Aliyu, has strongly condemned opposition to tax reform bills, attributing their stance to the government itself. Aliyu, who is also a former chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, believes that those resisting the reforms are actually being backed by the ruling authorities. He expressed his frustration with what he perceives as the government's influence over the opposition. The ex-governor's comments come as the tax reform bills continue to face resistance from various quarters in Nigeria.