Former Presidential Candidate Warns New Taxes Will Worsen Hardship in Nigeria

Former presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu has cautioned Tinubu about the negative impact of new taxes on Nigerians, calling for the suspension of the tax reform set to begin in 2026. Kachikwu highlighted the existing socio-economic challenges in Nigeria and criticized the government's policies for deepening the suffering of ordinary citizens.

He urged the president to prioritize empathy and social protection policies over tax reforms to avoid further shrinking the middle class. Kachikwu emphasized the need for urgent economic revitalization to benefit all Nigerians.