The Tax Reform Conundrum: Not Just Tax But the Entire Nigeria Needs Reform -Ndume

[@BIGWIN425]

Pls always bring him back, just see the views you got, he doesn't mind loosing friends and colleagues supports or punishment but always doing great job for the common man, God bless sen ndume

[@bilkisuelyakub]

Charles, an epitome of professionalism and decorum 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Advenmst]

❤ Ndume the living legend

[@ikennaudemba2377]

I sincerely appreciate this sen ndume,he is always speaking the truth

[@michaelchidiebere8459]

Oga Charles be allowing Senator Ndume talk

[@Tirelesswarrior]

I don't support Tinubu but on this tax bill which i took my time to review the detials, i am perfectly with him and the proposal. Ndume is masking the truth behind his disdain for the bill. The reasons he quoted are just to mask the truth. The bill moves us towards the idea of " eat only what you produce" Lottery and alcohol taxes allocation will reduce drastically from the North since Sharia laws dont permit them. Thats the bottom line of his pain....the loss of free revenue from taxes generated by Southern commercial activities.

[@aliyulawal932]

Hate him or love him, Sen. Ndume owns his conscience. He is not one of those sell out APC senators that sing Kumbaya, bend down for power and lick the shoes of the president. He is straight, astute and honest. You can hate his opinion but you cant hate his truth. Kudos Senator, we are with you.

[@BIGWIN425]

My ndume❤️ always standing with his people

[@alfredanicho8948]

I'm never in agreement with President Tinubu policies. But on this tax reform, I stand with Tinubu and urge the north to back down for truth to prevail over corruption that had been on ground which north had been enjoying falsely. This had been some sorts of set back against the nation property.

[@adetayooresanya6742]

Senator Ndume's mind is fixed. He is not interested in what is in the tax bill, he is just against it and doesn't want to discuss intelligently.

[@nadavilla8905]

Gbam!! Very correct

[@JudeOnwuatu]

Bless you sir Ndume l always have your back You always clean up your hands from this evil people unspeakable behavior

[@arinzendubeze7949]

I LOVE the honesty of this senator

[@andrewogbebor4723]

This man does not need publicity.

[@OgheneroEvwori-ng8qk]

Ndume is saying something that will better our nation. he is not against the bill but the way of implementation and he is say we need industrialised reform as well for economic growth.

[@knxwlegdetv]

I normally despise Nigerian politicians but Sen. Ndume is an exception

[@mayg7415]

I don't see anything that appears wrong with the reform, but it is who is doing the reform. This government has not shown itself to act in the interest of the masses, and the speed at which it is being pushed like the national anthem is not convincing

[@festusigiewe2914]

Ndume loves to grandstand. On the one hand he talks about Nigeria"s need for reforms; then he leads the pack of those who do not want anything to change, in the guise of defending Northern interests. And he gets paid very well for his self-contrdictions.

[@ADE-of-LAGOS]

You have to listen very carefully. Did you not hear him say that the World Bank is taking charge of Nigeria's budget? I guess you like that. Except if you don't know what this mean.

[@festusigiewe2914]

@ADE-of-LAGOS Oh, yes I know what it means. We love to berate the West, yet we go cap-in-hand to borrow from them at every turn. We are borrowing from them to misuse or squander. Ever heard of the saying: HE WHO PAYS THE PIPER DICTATES THE TUNE?

[@Lo_jah]

I love this man❤Sire

[@Drengy332]

Charles you invited Distinguished Sen Ndume for an interview, pls allow him to flow, thank you

[@gidds4809]

I like the man, don't get me wrong, but most of our Tax laws have been in place since the 1930s. When is a better time to change things?

[@samuelakinola6922]

Good question, don't mind them

[@3dd3cheetosdoritos11]

I was in support of Senator Ndume until I listened other professionals who explained the details of the bill. I think Senator needs to be open minded and understand the details of the bill. It seems it would benefit the masses.

[@freebornemmanuel5782]

The high rate of custom charges is killing business in Nigeria

[@olaitanakintunde3877]

If the senator says the reforms are OK then there should be no better time than NOW

[@jamilumanga642]

Ndume is Nigeria don worry is time

[@olaitanakintunde3877]

The time to exempt the low income earners from paying tax is NOW if it's true that you are concerned about Nigerian masses

[@tunkeolokpa8606]

Almost every reasonable person is now clearly seen things from the perspective of Peter Obi. These are issues Peter Obi usually talked about, the cost of governance.

[@TaiwoOlusogaOnasola-Sotonwa]

That your Peter Obi you said he's talking, Can your Peter Obi show to Nigerians What he did as his efforts to build Anambra State when he was governor.

[@tamikotesreau8710]

Stop ✋ stop stop.. you people are so so tribalistic even when things are not going fine wtf… so Tinubu that made Lagos California of Nigeria what is he offering us lately if no be pain and agony. Wtf stop Yoruba people this tribalism is too much.

[@ogubushall8975]

If he apologized in private why use unprintable words on him on live tv

[@TruthUncensored01]

Ali Ndume will grant interviews to Arise and Channels, not Wike that only goes to Channels and talks over Seun

[@michaelchidiebere8459]

You deserve a wine for this. On channels tv Wike is both the interviewer and the Interviewee

[@uosg1235]

Wike will never grant interview to this station bc the owner n Abati accuse him openly since when he was a governor of Rivers.worse wike don't want to see them around him during his media chat.this arise is gd for obidiots family n anti Tinubu

[@chimereh.achilefu9176]

This is a masterclass in gaslighting

[@PossibleBlessed-tv2kt]

Please know that paye taxes are already being drawn from Nigerian staff since Oct 24.

[@chimereh.achilefu9176]

Can you clarify your meaning. PAYE taxes have always been there, so what do you mean by "since Oct 24"?

[@TruthSeeker19908]

I side with Ndume on this matter. He may have a different purpose but we align on the outcome. I do not think 4 bills should be passed at the same time. The senate should be aware of this presentation ahead of time & govt. should be reformed before passing a tax bill.

[@ogubushall8975]

This is an insult to the office of the deputy speaker

[@oludayo11]

With all due respect to Senator Ndume, in what way is the timing wrong, except if tax is abolished? I’m seriously having problems with that argument. In the western world, as they say, two things are certain in life, death and taxes. As an accountant, who is also a Senator, this is his opportunity to assess and tinker with the bill. Government needs revenue, is it only from the customs? Can that alone fund the government and prevent borrowing? He has not made any convincing argument to me, only to criticize, which is not helping his position. I don’t think he has completely read the bill at all.

[@KingsleyTochukwu-eo4yr]

if YOU ARE FINDING IT DIFFCULT TO ALLOW THEM TO REFORM THIS ONE, HOW CAN YOU ALLOW THEM TO REFORM GOVERNMENT IN THIS MANNER

[@bigolu7051]

The senator did not educate the public beyond letting us know he is opposed to the bill. He did not have superior reasons and all he is trying to do is obstruct the process.The govt can and should block leakages,increase revenue collection AND can do reform at the same time. He said the numbers are wrong - then bring your numbers to counter. It's imperative that the senator articulates clearly what the objections and what the remedies are ,so that we the public are more informed

[@ishaqapalando]

Tax experts coming to the Senate was fine. But making it a surprise visit was wrong - it robbed people of adequate preparation to engage the experts. Providing an agenda (order of the day?) to senators was to allow for adequate preparation. A matter as this should not be allowed as a matter of urgency when even a day notice would have been fine. Even companies must disclose special business in advance before AGMs let alone the Senate.

[@chukwuemekaclinton6278]

They have hit the ground running

[@promisemusa5557]

🤣🤣🤣

[@alphazolax1843]

Tell me one bill the north has sported That has helped nigerians

[@gedemoye128]

I have and will always have a great regard for Sen. Alli Ndume. But I think he’s still not recovered from the politics of his loss in the Senate Leadership contest. He’s brave, but I think it’s not sincere to fight something this passionately when he confessed he has not even read the bills? That’s the confusion

[@captaincapito3538]

His fellow northern senators has said there is nothing wrong with the bill but he sees issues with it

[@adesinafalade4093]

I love Uncle Ndume for always speaking his mind, but he's not been honest in this tax reform bill matter, I think he has a hiding agenda.

[@BabaSonny-k1s]

A lot of nigerians are not aware of the content of the tax reform bills

[@gbengaayodele5698]

Ndume or whatever understands perfectly what the tax reform stands for but these individuals from the North want to continue to reap where they did not sow. You hate alcohol, lottery and all but you want to share from the tax proceeds from other parts of the country that embraced these things.

[@captaincapito3538]

I used to respect this man but now I know he is just against the bill for no reason timing is not an issue in the bill

[@jeremiaharemu4789]

It is difficult for this distinguished senator to articulate his problem with the tax bill, which I can understand. The bill brings fairness, and that is it. But what I find even more difficult is to defend this government on this one and only move that seems right.

[@Chrisugo]

World Bank to help us prepare our budget ? Chai , Chai dearis God o

Who speaks for ordinary Nigerians who do not agree with Tinubu and his gang who have taken power by paying off everyone who stood on their way. Instead of standing up with the few voices like Senator Ndume who standing up for the recklessness of Tinubu, Charles has become the mouthpiece of the propaganda machine. It's so pathetic

[@kennethataro9422]

Charles just did not allow the senator to speak.

[@omo-naija]

Senator Ndume has no sensible reason for opposing the bills. He's only doing this because his boss (the governor) told him to do so. 😏😏😏 We seriously need independent thinkers in the Senate.

[@temitopeibrahimamosa2885]

One can be brilliant, but fixing one mind without openness to be enlightened can make a bright mind to be ignorant 😀

[@doctaler]

ndume's reasons - by extension, the northern bloc - for rejecting the tax reforms 1. the timing - nigeria is undergoing her biggest economic crisis ( so we must continue to tax the poorest?) 2. the derivation issues (so monkey should continue to chop baboon's work and vice versa?) 3. if the government is already exceeding their revenue targets (customs & FIRS) why do they need to borrow (so we can't raise even more funds , to fund more projects?) 4. why the hastiness in passing the bills without allowing wider consultation. (where was he all this time, when the tax committee were doing consultations for more than a year? what other consultations do we need to have ?) 5. why's the world bank taking charge of our budgetary process (is this the first time they're providing technical support? will the senate still not do their usual nonsense of budget padding?)

[@SCh9912]

…Let the Bill get in and be signed in to law first!!! SS have suffered derivation since; Buhari would not even consider a 2 percent increment nor discuss who is an oil producing state, you all rem⁉️

[@chimereh.achilefu9176]

@@doctaler Hence my remark that he's a gaslighter for the ff reasons 1- Now is the perfect time to do it, in order to stimulate a flagging economy & give relief to the working class etc 2. The derivation concerns is ultimate gaslighting, since they've either falsely attributed what the bill doesn't intend to do, or they're not really forthcoming about what exactly is their issue with the derivation concerns 3- Our budget size is ridiculous compared to our population, development needs, potential etc 4- It isn't hasty. Oyedele has been engaged with stakeholders throughout the length & breath of the nation for over a year. The nation can't afford a 20-year PIB-like endless debate that kept potential investors away 5- The World Bank isn't taking charge of our budgeting process, rather providing technical support. I don't like it either, but let's not mix issues. That's a separate issue from the Tax Reforms

[@doctaler]

​​@@chimereh.achilefu9176 1. you're absolutely right, what other time is better other than now? 2. they're scared their allocation will drop based on their comparatively lower economic activity/consumption, when it should be seen as a challenge to do better 3. it's like a slap on the wrist every year, and these clowns will still insert baseless money wasting projects in the name of budget padding 4. exactly! why's he acting like the committee work dropped from heaven last month 5. he knows, they regularly provide technical support in our budget framework

[@andyknigth]

But no country gets wealthy over tax increase, I believe. Please correct me if I am wrong.?

[@patmekus]

In this very interview, Charles behaved more like a politician than a journalist. He kept putting words into Senator Ndume's mouth. He ignorantly unveiled his opposition to Senator Ndume's position, and that's biased journalism to me. I used to love his show, but he should endeavour to suppress his personal opinion or belief once on such stage.

[@omotoshoogidan111]

Charles didn't make the interview enjoyable because of his frequent interruptions; it's irritating.

[@maduabuchi100]

Ndume has no idea what he is talking about, no time is wrong to get things done right

[@kangiwa1635]

Charles why are you supporting them? Them , I Mean the other side? Life, this life is a big lesson. Until the northwest and their northeast cousin, shows patriotism and love for country other the cesspool of corrupt system we call government, it will be difficult to build a country like Nigeria. Where were the likes of Ali Ndume during the do era nothing of PMB?

[@adeadeyemi3976]

Ndume is just being hypocritical with the truth, you can't throw away the baby with the bath water, whatever you don't like in the bill can be resolved on the floor of the House.

[@uosg1235]

this Ndume kn the tax bill is gd but the notherners will lost benefits the have been enjoying without contributing nothg.so Ali is saying is pure politics.

[@MammaA123]

Those who are supporting Ndume here are the same people against Tinubu, they cannot see anything good in his government, Ndume should go and rest and allow younger people to bring good idea to the senate, we don't need old tenants again, moreso many people using jets, making a lot of money in Nigeria without paying tax and if they pay, it's to bribe without paying adequate and if the money is payed no accountability on how it was used, we're tired of this country, in the develop country the money is use to take care of their citizen but in Nigeria reverse is the case but we must start somewhere

[@Augustine-gb1rk]

Because he didn't win.....

[@hassaniumoru8647]

What is good about Thief Tinubu and his heartless government so far even in future he claim is building?

[@OkparaIfeanyi-ox5pz]

They senator asked a beautiful question this government told us they have saved $20billion but still borrowing $2billion are you not a joke even the tax money would be used for luxury in this government yes tax reform is good but for a government who cares about the common man not this one lol we all know how this will end let’s watch 😅😅

[@ADE-of-LAGOS]

World Bank taking over Nigeria's budget? Bola Tinubu is a sell out. He can't say no to his masters in the West.

[@ainaayodeji3116]

Ndume, your points on these tax reforms are not coherent. We dont trust this government, but this reform is practiced in developed countries. Tax poor less and tax the rich more.

[@ogubushall8975]

But you guys in your rubber-stampism approach aprove every loans request before looking at the documents

[@josephojo1313]

The Senator appears very ignorant and rambles a lot.

[@okaforkosisochukwu7844]

Why invite Nudme, when you are doing all the talking Charles, this is really bad. I'm not sure the part of journalism that will not allow the guest to talk.

[@OkparaIfeanyi-ox5pz]

Like I’m tired we just get everything wrong in this country

[@agipeter]

U love the man meanwhile these are the same bunch of people that passed the bill for changed of national anthem in one day, what is the different with this? I don't like tinubu right from tx but if he can execute this bill i think it will be the only thing we can rmber him for. Northerner re lazy they don't want to delovep their place, they short down door of development and the want the same money that others state generate from the same development they short down. I'm from the north, this bill ll help reduce insecurity and open doors for development. If your state is insecure and you are cool with it, let me see how they ll generate money to found the govt flouybouyant life style

[@iyke4djakes]

Must anybody who interviews Ndume continuously interject every 10 seconds? It is becoming VERY ANNOYING. Charles and Seun, you guys talk too much when conducting your interviews. Let this man speak, he was a lecturer for 20years and we want to understand his Pov on the argument behind his resistance to this bill. We live in a time where criminals and fraudsters are at the helm of affairs in this nation. Every resistance is welcomed.

[@JudeOnwuatu]

I can see that the program that Abati is in viewers dropping massively Well done guys for not listening to him 👏 👍

[@sojicole6721]

Wow! I used to respect this senator but this discussion has shown he is no better than the rest of them. He is grossly pedantic and arrogant. I don't care about the point he's making, but what does he mean by he's better educated than someone, older than someone, senior to someone..., and even when the interviewer mentioned that they came to enlighten them he quickly cut in and responded by saying does he look like someone who is not enlightened. Absolutely, senator Ndume, you are 100% unenlightened! The most educated and most intelligent persons in the world will have various subjects which they are not enlightened about. You sat there pontificating and assuming that you are better than some others. You are all bunch of political comic strips who misuse every form of power--even you misuse the powers that you don't have, like you assume you have intellectual power. Nonsense! *flees to my hideout*

[@parentsandkidstv]

Ndune is an illiterate. Thank God Obi did not win . Theifnubu is a blessing for Biafrans.

[@DantsohoAbdulkadir]

Just because he is not from Your side.mtsw

[@CharlesBoat]

Senator Ndume is a joker. If it was a bill to put more money into the pocket of the senators, he would not have objected to it being heard any time or any day in the senate. He knows the definition of the bill. The president of the senate was right and allowed the tax bill group appearance in the senate appropriate.

[@OkparaIfeanyi-ox5pz]

Omo this country it will be hard for us he asked a simple question where is they $20billion the government said the saved but still borrowing $2billion jokes on you guys Nigeria don’t like the truth

[@anthonydibia8428]

Try to study Ndume very well. He might be wrong here, but believe it or not he remains one of the hopes of common Nigerians

[@Joseph.O.9433]

Ndume is just an angry man and for him to say our people have been dominated, he is not speaking for the whole Nigeria but for is people.

[@oladotunolaniran3315]

But he refused to say it that the tax bill marginalised the north. He is a coward.

[@josephjohn940]

He represents the north na... Let everyone speak for their zones

[@alfalfred8722]

Who in Nigeria’s leadership speaks for the whole Nigeria? Did you not hear Doyin Okupe say the president of Nigeria was the apple of the eye of the Yorubas? In president is for Yoruba, then imagine who a senator would be for.

[@SCh9912]

Let the Bill get in and be signed in to law first!!! Ndume hasn’t described who he sees as ‘Our people’ who being dominated!! SS have suffered derivation since; Buhari would not even consider a 2 percent increment nor discuss who is an oil producing state, you all rem⁉️

[@JudeOnwuatu]

The good thing about sir Ndume is his very well educated and Very good English speaking Unlike Akpabio and co

[@adekunleyussuf4259]

He only had a National Diploma in Marketing, an idiot. Are you a trader? Most of you are worse than the Hausas because of the lack of education

[@isaacstrongtower-ws9qm]

THIS NDUME IS EVIL.

[@andrewogbebor4723]

He disgraced himself here.

[@MuazuAliyu-bh9pb]

Far better than you. Why don't you go there to express your view. You disgraced yourself as well.

[@hassaniumoru8647]

Is better than your mentors and favorite blind followers

[@andrewogbebor4723]

He lacks substance

[@hassaniumoru8647]

Just like you the blind followers and the confused president

[@adekunleolawuyi920]

You are typing the same thing so many times. He has a right to his opinion. After all, he is representing his people. If even he stands alone, he has the right to his opinion.

[@femladeyemiwo6762]

How can Ali Mdume thanks he knows more than everybody in Nigeria, he thinks he is right every other Nigerians are wrong.

[@knxwlegdetv]

I normally despise Nigerian politicians but Sen. Ndume is an exception