Kehinde Fajobi
The Kano State House of Assembly has rejected the tax reform bills currently being debated in the National Assembly, describing them as detrimental to the northern region.
The decision was reached during a plenary session on Monday, presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon. Ismail Jibrin Falgore.
Lawan Husseini, the Majority Leader representing Dala Constituency, introduced the motion, urging northern lawmakers and the conference of speakers to block the bills.
He argued that the reforms were a “calculated plan to sabotage the economy” of the North and would worsen the region’s economic challenges.
Husseini expressed concern about the proposed allocation of Value Added Tax (VAT), which he said would favour states like Lagos due to their concentration of major companies.
“This could leave northern states struggling to pay salaries, increase poverty, and deepen hardship,” he warned.
Salisu Mohammed, representing Doguwa Constituency, supported the motion, urging the Senate to focus on pressing national issues such as insecurity and unemployment rather than rushing the tax reforms.
Murtala Kadage of Garko Constituency called for unity among northern representatives to resist the bills.
After deliberations, the Assembly resolved to appeal to northern senators, members of the House of Representatives, and the conference of speakers to take immediate action to block the passage of the bills.