The Kano State Government has expressed strong opposition to the proposed tax reform bills that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent to Nigeria’s National Assembly.
Kano’s Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo declared the government’s position during the 2025 celebration held at the Filin Mahaha, Kofar Naisa Open Theatre.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Garba Shu’aibu, the Deputy Governor said: “This tax reform bill is not the solution to our economic challenges. Kano State stands firmly against any policy that negatively affects the welfare of our people.”
According to Gwarzo, who spoke on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the proposed tax hike was “ill-timed, lopsided and inimical to the unity of the country. Nigerians in general, and the north in particular are growing under hyper inflation and unprecedented insecurity, therefore the presidency should pay more attention in tackling extreme poverty and hunger, especially in the northern part of the country.”
Governor Yusuf highlighted his administration’s notable achievements in healthcare, education, road construction, and foreign scholarship initiatives. Additionally, he reminded residents of the Supreme Court ruling in January 2024 that confirmed him as the duly elected governor of Kano State.
According to the statement, Gwarzo celebrated the reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in 2024, describing it as a victory for the people’s will reiterating that the authority to appoint an Emir lies solely with the Governor of Kano State and urged those meddling in Kano Emirate affairs to respect the law and uphold peace.
