Tax Reform: Withdraw Your Threat Against Tinubu, Presidency Tells Governor Bala Mohammed

The Presidency has called on Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, to retract his "inflammatory" statement on the Tax Reform Bill, specifically his threat to "show Tinubu our true colour". This statement, made during a Christmas homage by the Christian community at the Government House in Bauchi, was seen as confrontational and unbecoming of a state governor.

The Presidency emphasized that Mohammed's statement does not represent the collective voice of Northern Nigeria, which seeks collaborative governance and constructive engagement with the Federal Government. Instead of issuing threats, the Presidency suggested that the governor's energy would be better spent on implementing poverty alleviation programs and ensuring transparent utilization of federal resources.

It's worth noting that Bauchi State has received N144 billion in federal allocations under the current administration, a significant increase from previous disbursements. The Tax Reform Act and increased federal allocations are expected to benefit the states, but critics argue that the reforms could disadvantage less economically developed northern states and exacerbate regional inequalities.

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