ADC Senator Ireti Kingibe Misstates Nigeria's Tax Law
Senator Ireti Kingibe of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) claimed that Nigeria's tax reform laws require citizens to pay 25% of their earnings in tax, a statement found to be false by a fact-check. Kingibe made these remarks at a gathering in Abuja, urging her supporters to oppose the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
She criticized government policies and suggested that the tax laws, passed by the National Assembly in June 2025 and effective from January 1, 2026, had not been implemented due to fear of public backlash. However, the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 establishes a progressive tax system, with the 25% rate only applying to income exceeding N50 million.
Tax expert Okey Udo stated that Kingibe's claim was either a misunderstanding or politically motivated. Notably, Kingibe was part of the 10th Senate that passed the very laws she now criticizes.
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