Nigerias North Leaders Blast Tinubu Over Insistence on Tax Bills

A group of Northern leaders have expressed disapproval over President Bola Tinubu's stance against reversing the contentious tax reform bills, criticizing his insistence on moving forward with the measures. The leaders, including members of the National Assembly, expressed their displeasure during a meeting.

Northern elders and other stakeholders have voiced their discontent over President Bola Tinubu's assertion that there will be no reversal on the contentious tax reform bills, sparking concerns among regional leaders who oppose the measures. The declaration has heightened tensions in the region, with many Northern leaders expressing frustration at being forced to accept what they see as unfair tax burdens without any possibility of re-evaluation. The opposition to Tinubu's stance is part of a larger debate over the impact of the tax reform bills on local economies and communities.