‘You Cannot Tax Your Way Out of Poverty’ — Obi Condemns Tax Implementation Style
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has criticised Nigeria’s tax implementation approach, warning that imposing heavier burdens on poor citizens would weaken economic growth, social trust, and national unity. In a statement shared on his X account, Obi argued that prosperity cannot come from taxing poverty. Instead, he said taxation should function as a transparent…