House Reps Suspend Tax Reform Debate Indefinitely Amid Northern Governors Pressure

The Nigerian House of Representatives has indefinitely suspended its debate on tax reform bills, following opposition from lawmakers including Governor Zulum and Senator Tambuwal. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed critics as a northern group protests against the bills.

In a sudden move, the House of Representatives has indefinitely suspended its debate on the Tax Reforms Bills, following mounting pressure from northern governors and lawmakers who have rejected the bills. A total of 72 lawmakers, including notable figures like Governor Babagana Kingibe (Zulum) and Representative Babajide Omoworola Tambuwal, have spoken out against the proposed legislation. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has also weighed in on the debate, labeling critics as "irresponsible" for opposing the bills. Meanwhile, a protest has erupted in the northern region over the bills, underscoring the intense partisan divisions surrounding the tax reform measures.