The House of Representatives postponed its meeting on tax reform bills due to pressure from 19 Northern state governors. A document signed by Clerk Dr. Yahaya Danzaria revealed 73 Northern legislators opposed the bills, including 48 from the Northeast and 24 from Kano, led by former Sokoto Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal. The session, originally scheduled for December 3, 2024, was postponed to allow further discussion among stakeholders. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submitted four tax reform bills on September 3, 2024, but these have sparked debate, especially in Northern regions. Source.
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