Politics
Gov Zulum: ‘We Rejected Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill Because It Will Only Benefit Lagos, The President Must Withdraw It’
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has provided further insight into why the northern region and other stakeholders oppose the Tax Reform Bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu.
In an interview with BBC News Hausa, Zulum argued that the proposed reforms would disproportionately benefit Lagos State while hindering economic progress in the North. He also noted that the negative impact of the reforms would extend beyond the northern region to other parts of the country, including the South East, South South, and South West.
Zulum specifically mentioned that states like Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo could face economic challenges under the proposed reforms. Although some proponents of the bill argue that it could place Lagos State at a disadvantage, Zulum dismissed these claims. He emphasized that the North does not wish for Lagos to suffer but maintains that the reforms, as currently proposed, are unfair to other regions.
Governor Zulum urged President Tinubu to reconsider the Tax Reform Bills, pointing out that the northern region, which delivered 60% of Tinubu’s votes in the last election, deserves fair treatment. He also dismissed narratives suggesting that the North does not support Tinubu’s administration, describing such claims as misleading.
“We are not opposing the President,” Zulum stated, “but we are asking him to withdraw these tax reform bills for the sake of fairness and national unity.”
Zulum’s remarks come amidst ongoing debates and widespread criticism of the Tax Reform Bills. Despite the backlash, the Senate advanced the bills to the second reading following a debate led by Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele on Thursday. The move has intensified discussions over the perceived regional and economic implications of the reforms.
Critics argue that the reforms risk deepening the disparity between states, favoring wealthier regions like Lagos at the expense of less economically developed areas. Zulum’s call for a review reflects a growing sentiment among stakeholders who believe the bills require substantial amendments to ensure equitable outcomes across all regions.
As the debate continues, Zulum’s position underscores the importance of inclusive policymaking in addressing Nigeria’s diverse regional and economic realities. He called on President Tinubu to prioritize national cohesion and fairness by revisiting the tax reform proposals to accommodate the concerns of all regions.
Politics
FEDERAL HIGH COURT STOPS INEC FROM RESTRICTING DEFECTION TO ANOTHER PARTY AFTER CONTESTING PRIMARY
Here is the judgement from the Federal High Court, Abuja today
1. INEC can only monitor 2027 primaries but cannot fix timetable for when a political party should conduct its primaries for this election
2. INEC cannot give a shorter timeframe or abridge the period in which a political party can provide information of their candidates for 2027 election
3. INEC cannot give a shorter timeframe to political parties as regards withdrawal or replacement of candidates (Placeholders)
4. INEC cannot publish any final list of candidates for 2027 elections before 60 days to election.
5. INEC cannot fix 2027 campaigns to end 2 days to elections.
6. This is AN ORDER nullifying and setting aside the timeframes imposed by INEC for 2027 General Election for:
– the conduct of primary elections by political parties for the 2027 general elections
– the submission of personal particulars of candidates by their political parties for the 2027 general elections
– the withdrawal and replacement of candidates by political parties
– the publication of the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections and campaigning.
Is this a trap or a game changer for some aspirants???
A Rivers State politician, Blessing Fubara, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
The politician has already obtained both the nomination and expression of interest forms needed to participate in the governorship race ahead of the 2027 election.
Blessing Fubara shares the same surname and local government area with the current Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Both men are from Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area. However, there has been no confirmation that they are family members.
The Chairman of the NDC in Rivers State, Success Jack, confirmed that Blessing Fubara is among those seeking the party’s governorship ticket.
He also stated that he could not confirm whether the governorship aspirant is related to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
According to him, the party is preparing seriously for the 2027 general elections and hopes to win not only the governorship seat but other elective positions in Rivers State.
The development comes weeks after Blessing Fubara left the All Progressives Congress and joined the NDC.
Following his defection in Abuja, he was received by former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, alongside other leaders and members of the party.
After joining the NDC, Blessing Fubara said his decision was taken for the interest of Rivers people.
He also stated that the future of the state must be protected ahead of the next general election, expressing confidence that the state would experience positive changes after the 2027 polls.
Surulere I lawmaker Desmond Elliot has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress Lagos House of Assembly primaries, citing intimidation across multiple zones.
In a viral video posted online, the lawmaker said he was stepping out of the race despite seeking re-election under the APC. He alleged that his supporters faced intimidation during the process in several parts of the constituency.
Elliot’s decision came as the primaries held across Lagos on Tuesday. Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, who represents Surulere Federal Constituency, praised the conduct of the exercise in Surulere, describing it as peaceful.
The withdrawal narrows the contest for the APC ticket in Surulere I ahead of the 2027 general election. Party officials in Lagos have not yet responded to Elliot’s claims, and the APC state chapter has not announced whether the primary in the constituency will proceed with other aspirants.
Elliot has represented Surulere I in the Lagos State House of Assembly since 2015.
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