From:Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
The amalgamation of Islamic groups under the umbrella of the Islamic Forum for Unity of the Ummah has concluded arrangements to meet on Wednesday to discuss the controversial Tax Reform Bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
According to the Islamic Forum, sensitive government policy, such as the proposed tax reforms, need wider consultations with stakeholders, groups, and citizens before being passed into law.
The President had, on September 3, transmitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration.
But in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mallam Adam Awwal Muhammad, and Secretary Sheikh Akanbi Rashidi Bolaji, the Islamic Forum for Unity of the Ummah expressed concerns over the rejection of the bills by northern governors and National Economic Council recommendation for withdrawal.
The statement further said, “At the meeting convened by Sheikh Mustapha Al-Arabi, convener, members of Islamic groups are expected to discuss the content of the bill with regards to interest and economic implications as well as benefits to muslim communities across the country.”
