Kwankwaso accuses Tinubu of delaying tax collection over 2027 election fears
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of postponing the implementation of tax collection under the newly enacted tax laws because of fears of losing the 2027 general election.
Kwankwaso made the allegation at the inauguration of the NDC Campaign Council in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, where he criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the tax reforms.
According to the former Kano State governor, although the tax legislation had been passed, the government was hesitant to begin full implementation due to concerns that the policy could affect the electoral fortunes of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He warned that Nigerians could face more aggressive tax enforcement if the APC secures another term in office, alleging that tax collectors might resort to intrusive methods to recover revenue from citizens.
Kwankwaso also criticised the legislative process surrounding the tax reforms, alleging that the Senate President deliberately stayed away from the session approving the bills to avoid being associated with the process.
The NDC vice-presidential candidate urged Nigerians to reject the APC in the 2027 elections, arguing that another mandate for the ruling party would endanger the country’s future.
He promised that an NDC administration would abolish what he described as unnecessary taxes, provide quality education and support children’s education through sponsorship programmes if elected.
Kwankwaso maintained that the NDC was committed to addressing Nigerians’ concerns and improving their welfare through policies that would reduce economic hardship.
