Taxing poverty won’t bring prosperity, says Peter Obi
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 2/01/2026
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised Nigeria’s current tax policies, warning that prosperity cannot be achieved by placing heavier burdens on the poor.In a statement shared on his X handle on Friday, Obi said “prosperity cannot come by taxing poverty,” adding that countries that have achieved lasting economic and social development did so through honest leadership, national consensus and people-focused policies.Obi said, “If taxation is to function as a genuine social contract, it must be rooted in sincerity, fairness, and concern for the welfare of the (…)
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