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The Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa), representing youth from the 19 Northern States, has criticized Hon. Abdulmumini Jibrin, a member of the House of Representatives for Kiru\/Bebeji Federal Constituency, Kano State, for his support to the proposed tax reform bill by President Bola Tinubu\u2019s administration.<\/p>\n

In an open letter, the Assembly expressed disapproval, calling the bill \u201charmful\u201d and accusing Jibrin of neglecting Northern interests.<\/p>\n

The letter, signed by Comrade Mohammed Hussaini Bauchi, National Assistant Publicity Secretary of the Assembly, labeled Jibrin\u2019s endorsement of the tax reform bill as a \u201cmisguided action\u201d and claimed it \u201cundermines the North economically and commercially.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pointing to the economic challenges that Northerners already face, the Assembly argued that the proposed tax reform would worsen conditions for businesses and families in the region, which are already struggling with \u201celectricity shortages, insecurity, poverty, and poor infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n

They criticized Jibrin\u2019s support for the bill, emphasizing that Northern representatives should be focused on \u201caddressing the pressing socio-economic challenges affecting the people in the North.\u201d<\/p>\n

The letter further criticized Jibrin\u2019s commitment to a bill \u201cnot in the North\u2019s best interest,\u201d accusing him of acting as a \u201cpolitical figure\u201d rather than a representative of the Northern people\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

\u201cNorthern Nigeria requires leaders who speak for the region\u2019s interest, not those who prioritize personal gains,\u201d the letter stated.<\/p>\n

Expressing their opposition to the proposed tax reform, the Northern Youth Assembly declared, \u201cWe are determined to challenge this policy and hold accountable those ready to jeopardize the North.\u201d<\/p>\n

The open letter also referenced the initial rejection of the tax reform bill by the National Economic Advisory Council, suggesting it highlighted the bill\u2019s potential harm.<\/p>\n

The Assembly claimed Jibrin continues to support a policy that \u201cthreatens to increase the burdens\u201d on Northern communities.<\/p>\n

Tax Reforms: Northern youths knock Jibrin Kofa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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