President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has addressed claims by political stakeholders that he is trying to silence the opposition ahead of the 2027 election.
Speaking at the inauguration of the 16-storey headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service in Abuja, Tinubu described the opposition as confused.
He teased the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, saying that he would not hesitate to send him to destabilise them.
“Senate President, I will send you to the other side to represent me. And then you can scatter them any way you want,” he joked.
“They’re confused!” he added.
Earlier, Tinubu had declared that no serious nation can achieve lasting prosperity under a weak and fragmented revenue system, stressing the need for comprehensive fiscal reforms to drive economic growth.
He explained that Nigeria’s previous tax framework, largely rooted in colonial-era laws, was characterised by fragmentation, inconsistencies, and multiple overlapping systems that ultimately impoverished citizens.
According to him, the new tax reforms, which became fully operational in January 2026, are designed to simplify the system, improve transparency, and create a more investment-friendly environment.
“These reforms are aimed at building a revenue system that rewards enterprise, supports growth, and ensures fairness,” the President said, adding that early results show improved fiscal stability, stronger reserves, and rising investor confidence.
