A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Eze, has criticised the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, over his remarks against former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi.
Amaechi had recently alleged that the Tinubu administration was deliberately delaying implementing the new tax law to avoid a possible political backlash ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The ex-minister suggested that the administration was cautious about introducing measures that could trigger voter dissatisfaction.
Responding to Amaechi’s comments, Onanuga dismissed the claims, describing them as unfounded and misleading.
However, in a statement issued on Wednesday, Eze faulted the presidential aide’s reaction, arguing that he failed to directly address the substance of Amaechi’s assertions.
According to Eze, Amaechi merely sought to highlight what he described as the potential economic consequences of the proposed tax regime and to caution Nigerians about its possible impact.
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Eze maintained that there was nothing inappropriate about Amaechi expressing his views on the matter, adding that public debate over fiscal policy should not be dismissed outright.
He further questioned whether the administration’s delay in implementing the tax law was politically motivated, insisting that Nigerians deserve clarity on the government’s intentions regarding the reform.
The APC chieftain also argued that concerns about the economic implications of the tax policy remain valid, particularly in light of the administration’s earlier push for swift legislative approval of the reform bill.
Eze concluded by urging Nigerians to critically evaluate policy decisions and their potential long-term effects, especially as preparations for the 2027 general elections gradually gather momentum.
