Reps In Rowdy Session Over Controversial Tax Reform Bills

The green chamber experienced a rowdy session when a member of the house from Ekiti state, Akin Rotimi, touched on the controversial tax reform bills.

The lawmaker in moving a motion for consideration of two reports had introduced himself as being from Ekiti state, the first state to adopt the tax reform bills.

This generated loud resentment from some lawmakers.

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The rowdiness was sustained even after the lawmaker apologised and withdrew his comment. Rotimi eventually had to step down the report.

Hon. Ghali Tijani moved a motion of breach of privilege and called for the resignation of Hon. Philip Agbese as deputy spokesman of the house following a publication, suggesting that the lawmakers are in support of the tax bill.

His motion was noted and the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, assured that an investigation would be carried out by the house on the matter.

The Tax Reform Bills have generated massive controversies from different sectors of the economy, including among state governments since their introduction by the Bola Tinubu’s administration.