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SDP Presidential Candidate Faults Tinubu's Tax Policy as "Taxing Nigerians Out of Productivity"

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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of President Bola Tinubu's tax policy, described by a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, as revolutionary. Adebayo argued that Tinubu's background as a tax collector in Lagos makes him more interested in collecting taxes than in creating a productive economy. He pointed out that the N14 trillion collected in taxes this year is less valuable than the N7 trillion collected last year, due to the decline in purchasing power.

Key Takeaways:

  • Adebayo criticized Tinubu's tax policy, saying it is "taxing Nigerians out of productivity" instead of taxing them into productivity.
  • He claimed that Tinubu's tax policy would shrink the economy by stopping people from spending and creating new jobs.
  • Adebayo argued that investing in infrastructure and new fields is crucial for GDP growth, and that Tinubu's policy falls short in this regard.
  • He also claimed that the N14 trillion collected in taxes this year is less valuable than the N7 trillion collected last year, due to the decline in purchasing power.
  • Adebayo proposed a better tax policy that would be more equitable and realistic, which he would implement if the SDP wins the election.
  • He emphasized the need for investments in infrastructure, new fields, and GDP growth to avoid economic shrinkage.

Statistics:

  • N14 trillion: the amount of taxes collected this year, according to Adebayo.
  • N7 trillion: the amount of taxes collected last year, according to Adebayo.
  • GDP growth: Adebayo emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure and new fields to achieve GDP growth.
  • Population growth: Adebayo mentioned that GDP growth needs to at least match population growth to avoid economic trouble.

Sources:

  • Prince Adewole Adebayo, SDP presidential candidate
  • Yakubu Dogara, former Speaker of the House of Representatives
  • Bola Tinubu, President of Nigeria
  • SDP, Social Democratic Party
  • Nigerian government, agencies and institutions responsible for tax collection and economic planning.

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