The Coalition of Nigerian Groups (CNG), has taken a swipe over the President Tinubu’s tax reform bills, alleging that it was conceived without the input of states and would plunge the North into hunger and misery.
Leader of the CNG, Nastura Sheriff, said in an interview that many Nigerians were now ,struggling to feed and not sure of the next meal. "These bills would further worsen their plight, " he said.
However, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a famous Islamic scholar backed President Tinubu’s tax reform bills, describing them as beneficial for Nigerians despite opposition from Northern leaders.
Gumi commended the bills’ overall potential for reforms but suggested that the Value Added Tax (VAT) component required adjustment to address concerns that have been expressed across the country.
“I believe the contentious VAT issue is the only part that needs to be reviewed; otherwise, it is a good package for all," Gumi said.
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