Bauchi Governor Criticizes Tinubu’s Tax Policies as Anti-North

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has described President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform policies as unfavorable to northern Nigeria.

Speaking on Thursday while hosting the Christian community at the Government House in Bauchi, Mohammed, who also serves as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, criticized the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly, calling them biased towards a specific section of the country.

The governor urged President Tinubu to withdraw the bills, warning that they could lead to financial challenges for the northern region.

“The tax reforms will not provide the funds needed to pay salaries or build roads in northern Nigeria,” he said.

“The presidency must listen to these concerns. Ignoring them could result in unrest, which is not good for national unity.”

He emphasized that policies should promote equity and national unity rather than favoring any particular region or state.

However, President Tinubu, during his first Presidential Media Chat, defended the tax reforms as necessary for reviving the nation’s economy.

The proposals, which have faced rejection from northern governors and the National Economic Council, continue to spark mixed reactions since their introduction to the National Assembly.