Kwankwaso claims Tinubu delayed tax implementation over 2027 election fears

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has alleged that the Federal Government is deliberately stalling the implementation of new tax laws to avoid political backlash before the 2027 general election.

Speaking at the inauguration of the party's campaign council in Dutse, Jigawa State, Kwankwaso claimed that the administration is apprehensive about the potential electoral consequences of enforcing the legislation.

“The bill has been passed into law, but the Federal Government is now afraid of losing the election. That is why it has delayed the collection,” he stated.

The former Kano State governor warned that if the All Progressives Congress secures a second term, the government could adopt intrusive revenue collection tactics. “As soon as they get a second chance, God forbid, Nigerians will suffer from different kinds of tax collection. They will start going from house to house, checking even under your bed to collect taxes,” he added.

Kwankwaso also alleged that the Senate President avoided the legislative session where the tax bill was approved to distance himself from the process. He claimed the session was instead chaired by a senator from Kano State.

Promising an alternative approach, the NDC candidate stated that his party would abolish unnecessary taxes and prioritize funding for education if they receive a mandate in 2027.

He concluded by urging citizens to reject the ruling party, arguing that another term for the current administration would jeopardize the future of the country.