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Northern Groups, CSOs Demand Withdrawal of Tinubu’s Proposed Tax Reform Bills

A coalition of Northern groups, alongside 134 civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s proposed Tax Reform Bills, citing potential harm to Nigeria’s socioeconomic stability, especially in the North.
At a town hall meeting in Gombe on Monday, themed “Tax Reform Bills: A Catalyst for Economic Growth or a Burden on the People?” participants expressed concerns that the reforms would intensify poverty, increase financial burdens, and further marginalize the North.
Comrade Muhammed Sanusi Ali, speaking on behalf of the coalition, criticized the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) redistribution formula, labeling it unjust and skewed against the North. The defunding of key institutions such as TETFUND, NITDA, and NASENI also drew sharp rebuke, with participants warning that this could stifle education, technology, and infrastructure development in the region.
Additionally, ambiguities in the proposed bills, including terms like “derivation,” “family wealth,” and “ecclesiastic,” were flagged as risks for arbitrary enforcement.
The coalition unanimously demanded the withdrawal of the bills and called for broader consultations to ensure inclusive tax reforms that address the realities of all Nigerians. They urged Northern lawmakers to oppose the bills, warning of further destabilization and economic inequality if the concerns are not addressed.
The Federal Government has yet to respond to the criticisms raised.
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Opposition no longer safe with recruitment of Osun PDP members into Amotekun – APM

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.
In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.
“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.
He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.
APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.
Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.
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