Kwankwaso Warns Nigerians Against Re-electing Tinubu, Raises Concerns Over Tax Laws

The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged Nigerians not to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027, warning that another APC administration could introduce more aggressive tax collection measures.

Kwankwaso made the remarks during the inauguration of the NDC campaign council in Dutse, Jigawa State, where he criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the recently enacted tax laws.

The former Kano State governor alleged that the Tinubu administration had delayed implementing the legislation because of concerns that enforcing the new tax measures could hurt the All Progressives Congress (APC) politically ahead of the 2027 general election.

“The bill has been passed into law, but the Federal Government is now afraid of losing the election. That is why it has delayed the collection,” he said.

Kwankwaso warned that Nigerians could face tougher tax collection measures if the ruling party secured another term in office.

“As soon as they get a second chance, God forbid, Nigerians will suffer from different kinds of tax collection. They will start going from house to house, checking even under your bed to collect taxes,” he added.

He also questioned the circumstances surrounding the passage of the tax legislation, alleging that a senator from Kano State presided over the Senate session during which it was approved.

“The worst part of it is that the session for the approval of the tax bill was chaired by one of us from Kano. Even the Senate President intentionally refused to attend because he did not want to be part of it,” Kwankwaso alleged.

The NDC vice-presidential candidate promised that his party would review and abolish what he described as unnecessary taxes if elected in 2027.

He also pledged that an NDC government would prioritise quality education and provide support for children’s education.

“NDC is there for Nigerians. When you give us your mandate, we will cancel all such unnecessary taxes, provide quality education and sponsor your children’s education,” he said.

Kwankwaso urged Nigerians to reject another APC administration, arguing that granting the ruling party a second term could have negative consequences for the country.

His remarks add taxation to the issues being raised by opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 general election, with the implementation of the new tax laws emerging as a subject of political debate.