Reps Suspend Debate Indefinitely Over Tax Reform Bills As Northern Governors Mount Pressure

Reps have suspended debate indefinitely over the tax reform bills as northern governors mount pressure.

Glamtush reports that the House of Representatives has suspended indefinitely the debate on the tax reform bills earlier fixed for Tuesday following mounting pressure from the 19 northern states’ governors.

This online news platform understands that the planned debate was called off in a memo signed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr Yahaya Danzaria, as 73 northern lawmakers kicked against the bills.

Those who rejected the bills include 48 Reps members from the North-East, 24 federal lawmakers from Kano, and a former governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, who represents Sokoto South Senatorial District.

The memo suspending the debate dated November 30, 2024, is titled, ‘Rescheduling of Special Session on Tax Reform Bills.’

It read, “I am directed by the House leadership to inform all Honourable Members that the special session, initially scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, to discuss all the tax reform bills, has been postponed to a later date.

“This rescheduling is due to the need for further and broader consultations with all relevant stakeholders. A new date and venue for the session will be communicated in due course. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.”