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Lagos state government has told Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo to pay a total sum of N18,640,092.00 as personal income tax within seven days.

According to Lagos government, Iyabo Ojo has a tax liability of N7,376,000.00 for the year 2022 and an outstanding liability of N11,264,092 for 2021 income year.

The actress was given a 7-days ultimatum to pay up of face consequences.

ARREST ME, JAIL ME OR KILL ME. I DONT CARE !
In an Instagram post, she shared documents of a personal income tax letter and expressed her frustration with the exorbitant amount demanded by the government.

In her post, the actress voiced her concerns directly to Governor Sanwo-Olu and the Lagos State government, demanding an explanation for the hefty tax bill.

She questioned the basis for such high personal income taxes and criticised the lack of transparency in the calculation process.

The actress referred to a previous encounter where she complied with the government's request to explain her earnings and declare her income but received no response.

"Last time, you people asked me to come to your office, I came, you asked me to explain & declare what I earn, which I did with my tax consultant, but noooooooooooooo you did not respond to my letter, because you want me to pay you an outrageous amount that I do not have," she expressed in her Instagram caption.

Feeling overwhelmed by the mounting financial burden imposed on her, the mother of two raised concerns about the government's insensitivity to the challenges faced by individuals and businesses.

She questioned the contributions of the government to her life, stating, "What have you people ever done for me as a government? NOTHING!!! I have single-handedly raised my kids & so many others, plus myself without a single penny from the government."

As of now, there has been no official response from Governor Sanwo-Olu or the Lagos State government regarding Ojo's allegations and demands for an explanation.

HacheNoire:
The same people that will tell you Nigeria is not like UK.

Common tax, they cannot pay!

Same Obidient that was running her mouth like she is a good citizens and ambassador for change, cannot pay common state tax!

She is just a scam like Peter!

Typicool8:
You can't just do without mentioning Peter obi cos he's your nightmare

HacheNoire:
She is an adherent supporter of Peter and it’s welcomed to state out and relate both.

Rayban25:
You're just making a fool of yourself...what does her having to pay tax concern obi? Let's know

HacheNoire:
It’s shows the quality of people canvassing for Peter!

Tax defaulters!

YouandiAllofus:
She is not denying, she is not running away and she acknowledges the due sum! Failure to meet deadline can only result in misdemeanor if charges are pressed which shouldn't carry a sentence of not more than six months behind bars. Under this current economic 'sukar-spree', i would gladly trade the bars for the milz. No time

lhordspy:
Charges of not more than 6months for 18m abi? No wahala. Please she shouldnt pay. Let her choose jail instead. Na measuring tape the judge go use measure her sentence.

Blackdeewhy:
I think they are getting back at you for supporting Obi.
God dey your side mama💝

Revolution2022:
What about alpha-beta that was accused of tax fraud by the former managing director?He has been silence with a bullion van.