Daniel Regha Critiques Nigerian Tax Reform Bills, Sparks Online Debate
Recently, popular X (formerly Twitter) influencer, Daniel Regha again stirred discussions over his reaction to the proposed tax reform bills of the Nigerian government. The influencer took to his X account and asked a question about the credibility of reforms brought forth by the government:
“Before arguing about the merits of the ‘Tax Reform Bills,’ ask urself if any bill earlier passed or signed by NG govt has ever benefited the masses. Did fuel subsidy removal benefit u or ur household? No, it has not-so why should u think the Tax Reform Bills wii? Joke’s on anybody taking Nigerian politicians seriously.”
me gains made from the previous reforms: “Fuel subsidies removal might not benefit u but it does to others. Many students AV been able to access student loans and still get 20k stipends monthly.”
@Johnnyharrt was not so impressed: “Please, since many years ago, Nigerian politicians have always sold us ‘change’ – all that came were a fistful of broken promises and a lighter pocket.”
@_Chavey prescribed the more personal approach: “I done commot hand for politics matter, una just try your best to be earning in Dollar, while you be dey this country all this complications in this country no go really be relating to you try!!!!!”
@Sen_Adedotun remained cautiously optimistic: “Hopefully, one of our leaders will have the interest of the masses at heart and surprise us. As it is today, almost all policies always end up enriching the ruling class.”
One user, @IFconsults, summed up his frustration when he said, “They don’t care about the masses! It has always been about them and them alone.” Others have remained optimistic, like @Your_Padi: “We will always be hopeful that things will change. Because it didn’t work in the past does not mean it’ll always be the same.”
Nonetheless, some Nigerians do feel the changes are good for the nation. Thus, @edim_promiz iterated that something needs to move: “For how long are we going to be static and on archaic laws? We need to start somewhere.”
Regha’s post captures a growing frustration by Nigerians over broken promises and battered by economic challenges. With such debates evolving on the tax reform bills, one may begin to think if such policies are meant to take the masses forward or backward. That’s something many people can only tell over time.
