Orji Kalu, senator representing Abia north, has criticised the federal government for failing to involve key stakeholders in the ongoing discussions over the proposed tax reform bills.

In October, President Bola Tinubu asked the national assembly to consider and pass four tax reform bills.

The legislations are the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill.

The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) opposed the bills, while the national economic council (NEC) asked Tinubu to withdraw them for further consultation.

In an interview with Arise Television on Monday, Kalu argued that the government made a “mistake” by not consulting NEC, the NSGF, and the Council of State before introducing the bills.

He, however, said that the bills are “very progressive” and would bring back “fiscal federalism” in Nigeria.

“As I told you before, the bill is very progressive. It will bring back fiscal federalism. Many senators have not been briefed,” Kalu said.

“I think the federal government made a mistake. The initiators of the bills could have briefed the National Economic Council, Governors’ forum and Council of state.”

‘WE NEED SENATORS LIKE NDUME’

Kalu also said the country need politicians like Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, for his outspokenness on national issues.

The Borno senator has been vocal against the bills, threatening to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the legislations.

“We need senators like Ndume who will raise our conscience. I respect Senator Ndume very well,” Kalu said.

“Those who tell Senator Ndume to shut up are not being kind to democracy. Democracy is not about one voice but about multiple voices.

“It is the government being guided by the majority of the people, and Ndume is one of them. He is a strong voice, the senate president didn’t shut him up.”

The lawmaker said that the president has no plans to introduce Alpha Beta, a consulting firm, as Nigeria’s tax consultant.

Kalu added that Nigeria’s tax laws are obsolete and need to be revamped for the nation to progress.

“One of my friends called me and said the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, wants to put another Alpha Beta in Nigeria like he did in Lagos State; that is not the issue,” he said.

“The issue is that we need to make amendments to our laws. I support that our laws, not only the tax bills, are obsolete.”

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The pro-North slave and traitor don begin. This is sames Kalu who backed Ahmed Lawan, our former Senate President and a Northerner, to get the APC ticket ahead of Tinubu despite the fact Buhari, a Northerner also, had spent 8 years in Aso Rock as President.

Kalu is a joke and a disgrace.

Tinubu wan use his Yoruba brain run matters anyhow… quietly and sneaky.

Thank God for Ndume.. that read and informed others

Like Obasanjo third term… like Tinubu tax reform

Yoruba men with intention and interest.

E don hook the Tinubu Yoruba administration..
They go explain tire..

This bill must be suspended

If he pass it

Nigerians will chase him out and redo it

Obasanjo third term was killed.

UltraSolid:


The pro-North slave and traitor don begin. This is sames Kalu who backed Ahmed Lawan, our former Senate President and a Northerner, to get the APC ticket ahead of Tinubu despite the fact Buhari, a Northerner also, had spent 8 years in Aso Rock as President.

Kalu is a joke and a disgrace.

Yoruba man with plenty monikers

T talk una go curse and abuse tire.

Nigerians are wiser

That bill..
suspended already

🤗 Confusion in their DNA they can't help but display it at every opportunity.

"As I told you before, the bill is very progressive. It will bring back fiscal federalism. Many senators have not been briefed,” Kalu said.

Is Ndume's uproar about not being briefed? Or the 'North' being against it? A bill that has passed the second reading and which by yourself you said it is a "very progressive" bill?

SEE CONFUSION.

Like the 3rd term saga during the OBJ days, this tax reforms bill will gulp so much money especially since it has a good number of opposing voices.

Is it not the same Ndume that said "if minimum wage was increased to 100k per month, he'd not be able to pay all his four drivers that amount"


Is this the man Kalu is trying to emulate?

And this same Kalu was a Gov of one Eastern state in the past and this is how he thinks?


The whole state should be a joke

Hehe

Frigga13:


Yoruba man with plenty monikers

T talk una go curse and abuse tire.

Nigerians are wiser

That bill..
suspended already

Hateful old man, you'll leave the world bitter, failed and frustrated unless you start letting go of hatred in your heart for others to embrace progressive engagement with your fellow human beings.

https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/destructive-power-hate/#:~:text=But%20hate%20can%20cause%20negative,emotion%20that%20can%20become%20toxic.%E2%80%9D

When Hate Is Healthy and When It’s Not
Javna points out that it’s okay to feel any of our emotions. It is a normal human experience to feel hatred at times, and you don’t have to force yourself to feel differently or try to erase the feelings, especially if they're directed toward someone who seriously hurt you.

But hate can cause negative consequences for each of us and for society as a whole. Says Carnes, “Unlike some emotions that can become catalysts for motivation or empowerment, hate is a heavy, burdensome emotion that can become toxic.”

Research on hate shows that when it’s experienced within a group, it can feel self-protective and reassuring. A study looking at online white supremacist groups found that people who join them can turn feelings of fear and shame into power, pride, and belonging.

While that might sound positive, the research shows hate is negative overall — leading to more division, conflict escalation, and violence.

“Even if the roots of hatred feel justified, the negative net effects on physical and mental health impede our ability to experience fulfillment, connection, and well-being,” Carnes says.

Kalu said the bill is progressive, so why do you need anyone again to slow down the implementation.

UltraSolid:


Hateful old man, you'll leave the world bitter, failed and frustrated unless you start letting go of hatred in your heart for others to embrace progressive engagement with your fellow human beings.

https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/destructive-power-hate/#:~:text=But%20hate%20can%20cause%20negative,emotion%20that%20can%20become%20toxic.%E2%80%9D

In all honesty… I think the Yoruba tribe need this more ..

They just got one in USA.. same hating

Good luck

FG erred and the same bill already passed second readings.

Kalu is confused . Same reckless talk made him to miss the Senate president position

The destiny of Orji Uzor Kalu is to be a slave to his colleagues in the North.

He used to run errands for Lawan and now he's polishing Ndume's shoes.

BAT no send anybody, the north can't fight the presidency,just live with it

So far nobody supporting this VAT reform has been able to answer my simple question.

If you’re in support of this VAT reform, please raise your hand by answering this question:

https://www.nairaland.com/8283744/simple-question-vat-reform-supporters

"Democracy is not about one voice but about multiple voices".....but some dingleberries on this forum, tags views different from their sycophantic selves as hatred for Nigeria. 😂😂😂

Oji is a saboteur,Ig.bos already dashed him to the gambaris

Senator Orji Uzoh Kalu

The Senator representing his mansion, himself and his interests.

UltraSolid:


The pro-North slave and traitor don begin. This is sames Kalu who backed Ahmed Lawan, our former Senate President and a Northerner, to get the APC ticket ahead of Tinubu despite the fact Buhari, a Northerner also, had spent 8 years in Aso Rock as President.

Kalu is a joke and a disgrace.

Why attaching Senator Kalu for making an objective statement?

UltraSolid:


The pro-North slave and traitor don begin. This is sames Kalu who backed Ahmed Lawan, our former Senate President and a Northerner, to get the APC ticket ahead of Tinubu despite the fact Buhari, a Northerner also, had spent 8 years in Aso Rock as President.

Kalu is a joke and a disgrace.

Kalu was being mature statesman if you ask me, he saw the backlash Ndume received and tried to give him a soft Landing.

As for him backing Lawan, I am sure he has learnt his lesson. Ordinarily he should be senate president today!

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Atikuloosers, read the content and stop headline sensationalism.

"One of my friends called me and said the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, wants to put another Alpha Beta in Nigeria like he did in Lagos State, that is not the issue"

Orji Uzor Kalu, that is exactly the issue. That is what Tinubu intends to do in Nigeria.

If those tax bills are passed, He will give his company or companies linked to him and his cronies the contract of managing Nigeria's tax system.

UltraSolid:


The pro-North slave and traitor don begin. This is sames Kalu who backed Ahmed Lawan, our former Senate President and a Northerner, to get the APC ticket ahead of Tinubu despite the fact Buhari, a Northerner also, had spent 8 years in Aso Rock as President.

Kalu is a joke and a disgrace.

Orji Kalu is in support of the bill 💯

There was not enough sensitization by NOA hence the hullabaloo about the TAX Bill.

The existing Tax bill allows Governors to be lazy, by this new bill will enable them put on their thinking caps or have a good economic teams.

We have been governed by amateurs in the past, only few have been innovative

My Christmas shoe

Frigga13:
Tinubu wan use his Yoruba brain run matters anyhow… quietly and sneaky.

Thank God for Ndume.. that read and informed others

Like Obasanjo third term… like Tinubu tax reform

Yoruba men with intention and interest.

It's better than you with no intention or vision but only to condemn and criticise. When last did you hear from Kalu? Now he's out of his hiding place since there is something to condemn and criticise just like what Igbos are good for.

UltraSolid:


The pro-North slave and traitor don begin. This is sames Kalu who backed Ahmed Lawan, our former Senate President and a Northerner, to get the APC ticket ahead of Tinubu despite the fact Buhari, a Northerner also, had spent 8 years in Aso Rock as President.

Kalu is a joke and a disgrace.

Who is more pro north and slave like oduduwa?

We Igbos dash OUK to the north. He was born and brought up in Maiduguri where the opposition to the excellent tax bills are coming from. The Abia ex-convict has always had Fulani blood ready to sell Igbos to cattle herders. That is why he brought fulani cattle market to Abia state where countless dead bodies of kidnapped Igbos were found buried in the market.

OK


Princess FaithChukwu

🫤

UltraSolid:


The pro-North slave and traitor don begin. This is sames Kalu who backed Ahmed Lawan, our former Senate President and a Northerner, to get the APC ticket ahead of Tinubu despite the fact Buhari, a Northerner also, had spent 8 years in Aso Rock as President.

Kalu is a joke and a disgrace.

How many monikers do u have on this forum ? These ppl will never change , militant Islam and afons I wonder which one is more of a threat to world peace and civil conduct , we need large re orientation camps to detain the whole population and re orientate them