The South-South caucus of the Senate has passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godwill Akpabio over the controversial tax reform bills.
The bill, which has passed the second reading is dividing the Senators with most from the North against it while their southern counterparts are for it.
Against this context, Senators of South-South extraction issued a communique to announce their resolutions at an emergency meeting over the tax bills.
In it, the Senators amplified their support for the bill and also passed a vote of confidence in their own, Akpabio.
“We, the Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from the South-South geopolitical Zone, met on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, to deliberate on key national issues and the role of the Senate in advancing the collective interest of the country
“Recognizing the importance of tax reforms in enhancing national revenue and fostering economic stability, we resolved to support the Tax Reforms Bills.
“This support will be anchored on a comprehensive study and thorough evaluation of the content of the Bills to ensure they align with the overall interest of Nigerians, particularly the well-being of the South-South region.’’
The lawmakers also passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
They said, “The South-South Senators unanimously agreed and passed a vote of confidence in the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to standing by him and supporting his leadership in steering the Senate toward its constitutional mandate of making laws that serve the best interests of the nation and its citizens.
“We pledge our full support to the Senate President and the leadership of the National Assembly in their efforts to ensure the effective and timely passage of legislation aimed at promoting good governance, national unity, and economic development.’’
