Edo North Senator and former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has called on governors opposing the new tax bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu to engage in negotiations rather than outright rejection.
Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Oshiomhole described the bills as critical for national development and emphasized the importance of dialogue in addressing concerns.
The tax reform bills introduced by the Tinubu administration have sparked widespread debate, with many stakeholders, including the 36 state governors under the National Economic Council (NEC), voicing strong opposition.
The 19 northern governors have been particularly vocal, rejecting sections of the bills and calling for their withdrawal from the National Assembly. They argue that the reforms could disproportionately affect their regions and deepen economic inequalities.
Reacting to the opposition of the governors, Oshiomhole said, “If you withdraw it, you…