Atiku’s Ally Tells President Bola Tinubu to Rescind Order on Suspension of Taxes, Gives Reasons
- President Bola Tinubu has received criticism from an opposition figure, Daniel Bwala, over the executive order he signed for the suspension of taxes
- Bwala, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said the development is not worth celebrating
- The ally of Atiku Abubakar, PDP's presidential candidate, asked President Tinubu to repeal the order immediately
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FCT, Abuja - Daniel Bwala, the spokesperson for the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign, on Friday, July 7, asked Nigerians not to celebrate the executive orders for the suspension of taxes.
According to Bwala, the executive order is temporary.
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What to know about Bola Tinubu's executive orders for suspension of taxes
Bwala said that if a citizen orders a car from abroad, by the time it arrives in Nigeria, “the suspension time would have elapsed”.
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The legal practitioner also claimed that the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, also did a number of similar suspensions.
He, therefore, asked the incumbent Nigerian leader to “repeal the order” in the interest of the masses.
Bwala wrote on his verified Twitter handle:
“Ladies and gentlemen. Before you throw a party celebrating the executive orders for suspension of taxes, just know it is temporary and for a short term. This is to guide you.
“If you order for a car from abroad today by the time it will arrive the suspension time would have elapse [sic]. Buhari too did a number of suspensions like that. It is no more than a joy pill for temporal hallucinations. Pls be guided.
“If they want to help the citizens, let them repeal the law, act or order.”
Tinubu signs executive order stopping levy on imported vehicles, 10% tax on telecom services
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu signed four new Executive Orders on Thursday, July 6, 2023, two of which stopped the new levy on imported vehicles and proposed a 5% tax on telecom.
The Executive Orders suspended the import adjustment tax (IAT) imposed on certain vehicles.
According to Dele Alake, special adviser to the president on special duties, communication, and strategy, the IAT was approved by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari and was to take effect on June 1, 2023.
Source: Legit.ng
