‘Our Goal Was Achieved’ – Gov Sule On Changing View Of Tax Reforms Bill

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has clarified his change of stance on the contentious tax reforms bill, attributing it to the resolution of his initial concerns about the legislation.

Naijaonpoint reported that Northern governors, legislators and traditional rulers, on several occasions demanded a withdrawal of the tax reform bill from the National Assembly.

Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Sule explained that his opposition was never against tax reforms in principle but centered on the bill’s original draft.

He stressed the importance of having the bill thoroughly reviewed before being passed.

The Chairman of the North Central Governors Forum, Sule, acknowledged the efforts of the lawmakers, especially the speaker of the House of Representatives, in ensuring that the bill underwent more detailed scrutiny following the concerns raised.

“We have achieved our goal, and that is the reason today I talk differently. I talk differently because the goal we wanted to achieve has been achieved.

“We wanted the bill to be further discussed and not passed in its original form. Now, there are opportunities for further review, and I commend the House of Representatives, particularly the speaker, for the way they have handled the issue,” the Governor stated.