The Presidency has told Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, to sheath his sword and withdraw his confrontational remarks directed at President Bola Tinubu over the tax reform bills.
Speaking on his X handle on Monday, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, berated the governor and described Mohammed’s threat as “inflammatory”.
Mohammed said that the president would be heading towards anarchy if the tax reforms bill is passed, warning that the northern region would “show its true colours” if the policies continue.
Addressing the Christian community on Boxing Day in Bauchi, Gov Mohammed warned that such reforms could lead to economic setbacks, adding that the reforms favoured just one federation state.
In its response, the Presidency maintained that Mohammed’s view does not reflect the view of the entire North, urging him to retract these confrontational remarks and redirect his focus toward productive dialogue with the FG regarding any concerns about the Tax Reform Act
“This unfortunate statement does not represent the collective voice of Northern Nigeria. The North, like other regions, seeks collaborative governance and constructive engagement with the Federal Government to address our nation’s challenges,” Dare said.
“Rather than issuing threats, his energy might be better directed toward implementing effective poverty alleviation programmes and ensuring transparent utilisation of these federal resources [N144bn received from FG]. The Tax Reform Act and increased federal allocations significantly benefit the States.
“His statement ‘We will show President Tinubu our true colour’ is particularly concerning and does not reflect the constructive dialogue needed between the state and FG.”
