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Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Edygrin(op): 6:20am On Nov 29, 2024
Borno South senator Ali Ndume has launched a scanty attack on some of his detractors who call him ignorant.


Ndume said he taught in the polytechnic for 20 years before joining politics.

He spoke on Channels TV’s Politics Today while faulting those against his stance on President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills.

Ndume said people see him as ignorant because he wears Agbada.

The lawmaker said despite schooling in Nigeria and the United States, while two of his daughters are married to Yoruba men, some people still consider him ignorant.

He said: “I’m 65 years old. I schooled in Nigeria and in America. Because I’m wearing Agbada and because I’m from Borno State, some people call me ignorant. I taught in polytechnics for 20 years before I joined politics. I married two of my daughters to Yoruba men.”

On Thursday, there was an uproar and a shouting match on the floor of the Senate over the tax reform bills.

Ndume had kicked against the bills, identifying timing as one of the elements drawing antagonism to the proposed bills.

He said introducing such a bill at the moment was bad timing, noting the current perception of the present administration by the populace.
https://dailypost.ng/2024/11/28/tax-reform-bills-i-taught-in-polytechnic-for-20-years-yet-they-said-im-ignorant-ndume/

Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by goatandyam: 6:24am On Nov 29, 2024
So what are you?
Parasite? Terrorist?
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by PRINCESSFCFANSs(f): 6:25am On Nov 29, 2024
just be good to people in every position you find yourself


Princess FaithChukwu
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by DesChyko: 6:26am On Nov 29, 2024
Is it what the bulk of productive Nigerians want? If yes, then feel free to air your discontent but understand that it is never going through be about just you, that's if you are a productive Nigerian too.

We get all manner of things as leaders these days, that in no way represents the best of us.
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Akfrenzy(m): 6:26am On Nov 29, 2024
grin Nigerians are still struggling to survive

TULUMBU wan use tax kill them thruway
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by thatNUPEboy: 6:27am On Nov 29, 2024
grin

The fact that you taught in the polytechnic for 20 years doesn't mean jack. Even if you be Rector before joining politics, E no still mean shit. You demonstrated a clear lack of understanding. Despite attempts to enlighten you, your opinions remained uninformed. Your national TV appearance was particularly disappointing, as you seemed to focus solely on the bill's title rather than its actual content, much like our lazy polytechnic lecturers who don't bother to delve deep on topics before coming to class to impart ignorance, rather than knowledge
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Edygrin(op): 6:27am On Nov 29, 2024
Why is it only senators from the North that is against this bill?

You close down betting shops, destroy alcohol bottles, yet you still want to benefit from the VAT these companies pay? You say they're unholy but their money isn't?

After making businesses run away from your region to the SW and SS because of insecurity you then want those regions to keep feeding you not only with their resources but with their VAT also, which kind of parasitic behavior is this?

If this is what will make your leaders sit up and work then so be it.
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Zico5(m): 6:27am On Nov 29, 2024
Ndume is right. He knows what's coming for the masses. He knows Tinubu cannot be trusted. Nigeria is already polarised and Tinubu on the bandwagon a thing of concerned. Imagine the propaganda going on around the Port-harcout refinery within just a day. Is it such a person we will trust? For those guys to be running around national assembly at this crucial time is suspecting. Something untoward is brewing and it will be clear very soon.
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by amunkita(m): 6:28am On Nov 29, 2024
Provided the polytechnic is situated in the north, he is still ignorant..

I have my colleagues from that side, they are ignorant graduates...
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by helinues: 6:28am On Nov 29, 2024
grin

Who said you are before? Abi this na self confession.. grin
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by AntiChristian:
You're ignorant sir!

It takes balls to admit ignorance!

Staying ignorant is insanity!

Ignorance ain't an abuse nor a curse!


No use your hatred for APC/BAT spoil the goodies wey dey in the pipeline...
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Klington: 6:28am On Nov 29, 2024
huh

Tulumbu only came to destroy everything without minding the consequences of his clueless actions.
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by arabbunkum: 6:30am On Nov 29, 2024
Oshey
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by HORLADY(m): 6:31am On Nov 29, 2024
"You can have your way with the gavel, I will have my say with my voice"- Ndume 2024
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by omowolewa: 6:33am On Nov 29, 2024
Really to bad how the Tax Bill has been polarised rather than considering the effects on The Citizens and Economy.
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Meti99(m):
Tinubu is only trying to help you people.
It is a Sharia tax reform.
Collecting allocations from Alcohol and pig sales is Haram.
So this is Kudi-Haram
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by busybrain123(m): 6:35am On Nov 29, 2024
cheesy
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by biaframaster200: 6:35am On Nov 29, 2024
Akfrenzy:
grin Nigerians are still struggling to survive

TULUMBU wan use tax kill them thruway
Do you even understand what is in the bill?

Obviously , you don't?
If you know what is in the bill, tell me what it says about personal income tax. Then I will know you are not ignorant.
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Nahunger(m): 6:36am On Nov 29, 2024
angry
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by adioolayi(m): 6:36am On Nov 29, 2024
Senator Ndume...

Well respected and one of the most experienced Senator in the Senate...

But then, at times, he should know when to support a good reform.

His argument about timing and the fact NEC and Traditional rulers are currently not buying into Tax reform bills are skewed..

As a Senator, if he has read and digested a bill and he can see it's something important and needed to move the country forward...why should a legislature wait for the buy-in of Governors before they make laws for the progress of the Countryhuh

He was of the view that there is economic hardship now, and Tax reforms is ill timed because of this...the argument is that, ill timed or not.....Are we not paying Taxes nowhuh Are we not paying personal income tax, are we not paying VAT...are Nigerians and organisations not paying multiple taxes right nowhuh

These are the issues...a reform that intend to harmonise our multiple tax systems and lessen the burdens of tax payers...ensuring the Government do not over tax us and also bring those that are outside tax net into the folds should embraced.

We don't need the Governors to buy into this....we know they all love multiple taxations.. especially at the local governments level...and it is not harmonised...majority of tax collected are in private pockets !
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Ezewuzie01: 6:41am On Nov 29, 2024
Ndume is an enemy of progress. If he knows how much money Nigeria has sunk down the drain fighting his illiterate Boko Haram brothers in Borno state, he won't be opposing a tax reform bill that will put more money to work for the country in a more productive manner. Even after the tax consultant educated him and his colleagues in the national assembly, he is still behaving like a stubborn cow.
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by eteba(m): 6:41am On Nov 29, 2024
Even if you were a Rector from birth in a northern Polytechnic, dear Ndume; you are ignorant.

All you northern parasites are after is handouts, you supported bh and drove down your regions economy, now your looking for free money from other regions.

Truth be told, the bill is not even anti north if you read through the content.
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Fiscus105(m):
You are not ignorance but wicked and bigot, during Obj , Jonathan and now Tinubu, your voice would be louder in the senate, but when the pendulum swings, you would quickly loss ur voice.
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Cajal(m): 6:43am On Nov 29, 2024
Edygrin:
Borno South senator Ali Ndume has launched a scanty attack on some of his detractors who call him ignorant.



https://dailypost.ng/2024/11/28/tax-reform-bills-i-taught-in-polytechnic-for-20-years-yet-they-said-im-ignorant-ndume/
This your statement has further confirmed that you are ignorant
You should demonstrate knowledge by constructively critique the Tax reform bill
Otherwise you are literate but IGNORANT
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by 89green: 6:44am On Nov 29, 2024
goatandyam:
So what are you?
Parasite? Terrorist?
Hmmm, he should be asking if you were a fool as well
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Fiscus105(m):
Zico5:
Ndume is right. He knows what's coming for the masses. He knows Tinubu cannot be trusted. Nigeria is already polarised and Tinubu on the bandwagon a thing of concerned. Imagine the propaganda going on around the Port-harcout refinery within just a day. Is it such a person we will trust? For those guys to be running around national assembly at this crucial time is suspecting. Something untoward is brewing and it will be clear very soon.
Wen an ignorant speaks, his voice would be louder even more than empty barrel, yet he speaks "CAPITAL NONSENSE"

I checked your comments, I only see rant upon rants without a single point, just the way your mentor was ranting yesterday, wen he was being interviewed by Seun.
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Lumig: 6:48am On Nov 29, 2024
Lol 😂
What caused this unwarranted and unsolicited explanations and lamentations?
Maybe frustration grin
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Henryjr(m): 6:48am On Nov 29, 2024
Akfrenzy:
grin Nigerians are still struggling to survive

TULUMBU wan use tax kill them thruway
Have you even seen what it entails? A bill that seeks to reduce the tax burden on lower income earners, small business, remote workers etc. You are more ignorant than the Senator
Re: Tax Reform Bills: I’m Not Ignorant – Ndume by Judolisco(m): 6:48am On Nov 29, 2024
Nobody is calling you ignorant, you're jst fighting for your personal interest at the end of the day.... The other day u were shouting that they were trying to move the CBN away from Abuja (the north), gullible northerners thought u were fighting for them not knowing that your daughter was working in d department that was moved grin

Thankfully northerners are now smart, dem no send una again
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