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Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has acknowledged that while President Bola Tinubu holds the power to push through the controversial tax reform bill, it could come at a significant cost to the people of Nigeria, especially in the Northern region.

In an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, Zulum expressed respect for the President's authority but warned that the tax bill, currently making its way through the Senate after passing its second reading, could have negative consequences for the country.

"The president has the power. I’m a system man; I respect him," Zulum said. "If the president wants to use his power to pass the tax bill, he may have his way, but it has its consequences for the people."

The bill, which has sparked considerable debate, faces strong resistance from key Northern Nigerian groups, including the Northern Governors Forum, the Northern Elders Forum, the National Economic Council, and notable figures like Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume. These factions argue that the bill does not adequately reflect the interests of the Northern region and could lead to economic setbacks.

Zulum, who previously warned that the tax reforms could hinder progress in both the North and the country at large, reiterated that the current level of support for the bill among governors is minimal. "As of now, you cannot get 3 governors in Nigeria that are in support of this Tax law," he stated, underscoring the deep opposition within the leadership ranks of the country.

The controversy surrounding the bill has also intensified following remarks from Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin. Jibrin faced backlash from Northern youths after he revealed in a BBC Hausa interview that the Senate allowed the bill to proceed to the second reading to facilitate further discussions and input from experts and the public.

As the debate continues, the question remains whether the President will push forward with his tax reform agenda despite the mounting resistance from key political and regional stakeholders.

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Zulum is a good man.

Muslim Muslim ticket at his highest beat.

ebukal67x:
Zulum is a good man.

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He should use his good self and office to preach his people the gospel of hardwork, progressive thinking, accountability, and over reliance on northern population to threaten southerners.

Can we now be handicapped by the ineptitude of northern leaders?

Who even knows what he is processing sef. Maybe Arabic or Islamic studies.

I see Tinubu being the last president of One Nigeria as it is now.

When your religious zealots where destroying goods in the north and tagging the goods as haram why didn't you stop it or condemn it,you want to eat your cake and have it shebi.

Blazebond:
When your religious zealots where destroying goods in the north and tagging the goods as haram why didn't you stop it or condemn it,you want to eat your cake and have it shebi.

Have you been to the north??

The North claimed they have the population advantage, if VAT is to be based on point of consumption, then their population should give them an advantage over other regions. Are there other things I'm missing out?

This should make FP Nlfpmod.

Tinubu is restructuring gradually

Sadly,this is the end of the road Zulum...the days of eating your cake and having it is almost at it very hand...
Put the numbers of people you have into work,the whole country can't be going through rigourous day to day activities just to please your region...
Sail or sink, Mr governor...

I sell herbs tho

The protests of 1st August in the North alone against Tinubu, while the greater South (South East and their sister South South) kept their cool... Moved Tinubu to think of plans to tame the North.