Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has asserted that it is unfair to demand more taxes from Nigerians amid the profligacy and corruption by political leaders.
Naija News reports that Moghalu, in a post via 𝕏 on Sunday, described Nigeria’s political class as self-entitled elites who lack transparency.
He questioned how oil revenues and billions of dollars in borrowed funds had been spent, stressing that accountability must precede any fresh tax demands.
While acknowledging that tax reforms are broadly in the right direction, Moghalu emphasised that addressing corruption and waste in governance is crucial, as the burden on ordinary Nigerians would otherwise remain unjust.
He said: “The profligacy and corruption in what passes for governance in our country, Nigeria, make it unfair to expect citizens to pay any additional taxes. While taxes are an important part of the social contract, the question must first be asked: what have the revenues from oil and the numerous loans we have borrowed been spent on?
“Accountability is a core principle of governance. It does not exist with our self-entitled political elites. While the tax reform laws are broadly in a good direction, the core questions of accountability and transparency must be addressed. They haven’t.”
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