Agbese Denies Kingibe's Claims on Fuel Tax and Levy
Hon. Philip Agbese, the lawmaker for Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency and Labour Party leader in Benue State, publicly rejected claims made by Senator Ireti Kingibe of the African Democratic Congress regarding a new fuel tax and a flat 25% levy on Nigerians' earnings. Agbese accused Kingibe of misleading the public with scare tactics aimed at gaining political advantage ahead of the 2027 elections.
He stated that no new fuel tax exists in the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 and that her assertion of a flat 25% tax on all citizens' income is false. Agbese clarified that the 25% rate applies only to income above ₦50 million, with the first ₦800,000 taxed at zero percent.
He criticized Kingibe for spreading misinformation despite her access to the full text of the legislation and legislative briefings, labeling her actions as a betrayal of public trust.
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