- myAtiku said the public hearing on the tax reform bills must facilitate an open and inclusive conversation by all concerned stakeholders.
- The ex-VP asked the national assembly to revisit and make public the resolutions of the national economic council on the tax reform bills.
The Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the last election, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the national assembly to ensure transparency in the public hearing on tax reform bills.
The hearing, he emphasised, should allow for open participation by all stakeholders, fostering a sense of inclusivity.
Posting on X, Atiku urged the NASS to guarantee that the bill’s content reflects Nigerians’ interests, ensuring their voices are heard.
He wrote: “I have followed the intense public discourse on the Tax Reform Bills with keen interest.
“Nigerians are united in their call for a fiscal system that promotes justice, fairness, and equity.
“They demand a system that doesn’t exacerbate uneven development among states, treating all equally.
“I call for objectivity and transparency in the conduct of the public hearing being organised by our representatives in the National Assembly.
“As a concerned stakeholder, I firmly believe that transparency and objectivity are essential for promoting accountability, good governance, and public trust in policy-making.
“The public hearing process must facilitate open and inclusive participation by all stakeholders.
“I call on the NASS to revisit and make public the resolutions of the National Economic Council.
“The NASS must be guided to ensure that the contents of the Bills align with the interests of the vast majority of Nigerians.”
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