A former Senator who represented Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has countered the Northern Governors Forum over alleged injustice in the proposed tax reforms bill submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu.
The former lawmaker said the bill is not inimical to the North or any part of the country.
Mr Sani, who stated this on his X handle on Wednesday, noted that the bill is economically beneficial and fair to all the regions of the country.
He, therefore, urged northern governors to accept the bill and make inputs where necessary, instead of raising opposition.
Mr Sani said: “The tax reform bill is not inimical to the North or any part of this country. It’s in fact economically beneficial and fair to all parts. People should keep aside sentiments and read the bill carefully.
“It’s a comprehensive and bold move to harmonize and simplify tax administration and streamline its operations and enforcement.”
He added that, “the bill will actually generate and safeguard more revenue to the states. It will also combat the corruption in the so-called tax waivers granted to business cabals.
“There is nowhere in the document where any region will be short-changed, or taxes will be increased, or jobs will be lost.
“Northern governors should rescind their decision to reject the bill, take time to read it, and make inputs where necessary.”
