Tinubu’s Tax Bills: Presidency Fires Northern Presidential Hopeful Over Unfortunate Statement [Video]

• The presidency has criticised Bala Mohammed, the incumbent governor of Bauchi state, over his alleged divisive rhetoric
• Mohammed had urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to backtrack on the tax policy reforms as the governor said it could lead to anarchy in Nigeria
• But reacting on Monday morning, December 30, presidential spokesperson, Sunday Dare, said “the path forward lies not in confrontation but in collaboration, not in threats but in thoughtful engagement”

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance.

FCT, Abuja – The presidency on Monday, December 30, described as “inflammatory” a recent statement by Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state, that the Bola Tinubu administration’s tax reform bills are an invitation to anarchy.

Legit.ng recalls that Mohammed said President Tinubu’s tax policies are anti-north and warned that the region would soon show its “true colours.”