Ex-CAN chairman tells Tinubu Nigerians are growing poorer

Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Samson Ayokunle, has criticized President Bola Tinubu, stating that many Nigerians are becoming poorer due to mounting taxes.

Samson Ayokunle, the former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has directly addressed President Bola Tinubu, highlighting the increasing poverty among Nigerians under his administration. According to Ayokunle, this deterioration is largely attributed to rising taxes that are burdening the populace.

The statement comes amid ongoing economic challenges in Nigeria, where various groups have voiced concerns over fiscal policies. Ayokunle, a prominent religious leader, emphasized the plight of ordinary citizens in his remarks, pointing to the direct impact of these policies on their livelihoods.

No further details on specific tax measures or responses from the presidency were provided in the available information. This criticism underscores tensions between religious bodies and government economic strategies.

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Prof. Auwalu H. Yadudu warns of executive interference in Nigeria's tax laws, shown symbolically with altered legislation on a screen.
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Professor Auwalu H. Yadudu has raised concerns over discrepancies between tax laws passed by Nigeria's National Assembly and their later versions. He views these differences as an usurpation of legislative powers by the executive.

The National Opposition Movement has urged President Tinubu to immediately suspend a new tax regime set for January 2026, arguing it will exacerbate hardships for poor Nigerians amid rising poverty and insecurity. Speaking in Abuja, the group described the policy as an assault on ordinary citizens' livelihoods. They called for nationwide consultations and protections for vulnerable groups.

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The African Democratic Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of forging provisions in recently passed tax laws. The party demands immediate suspension of the laws and a public inquiry into the alleged alterations. Concerns are mounting as more lawmakers reject the gazetted versions.

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