Amid stiff opposition from Northern leaders, an Islamic cleric, scholar Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has said the controversial Tax Reform Bills is a good package for all Nigerians.
CityNews reports that northern governors, lawmakers and traditional leaders have continued to criticize the bills, claiming that if passed into law, it will impoverish the region.
The stance of the northern leaders have stimulated a fight between Southern and Northern stakeholders.
The bills sparked a fresh debate since Thursday last when it passed second reading at the upper legislative chamber.
Speaking on the matter, Gumi, a popular Islamic cleric told newsmen on Tuesday that the tax bill is a good package for all.
Gumi, however, said that the Value Added Tax which is the most contentious part of the bills should be reviewed.
Asked what his position was on the controversy surrounding the bills, Gumi simply said, “I believe the contentious VAT issue is the only part that needs to be reviewed; otherwise, it is a good package for all”.
