Opposition Mocked Tinubu's Reforms, Numbers Prove Them Wrong

Opposition Mocked Tinubu’s Reforms, Numbers Prove Them Wrong – Lagos APC
Commends 411 per cent revenue increase
Seye noted that upcoming tax reforms are aimed at widening the tax base

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the 411 per cent rise in revenue collection reported by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as clear evidence of the effectiveness of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s spokesman, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, said the historic revenue growth reflects contributions from oil and non-oil sources, Value Added Tax (VAT), customs duties, and direct remittances by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) into the Federation Account.

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Oladejo explained that these outcomes highlight greater transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public finance system, while underscoring the administration’s commitment to fiscal discipline and responsible governance.

“The revenue achievements are a testament to purposeful leadership and sound economic direction, bolstering Nigeria’s prospects for sustainable growth,” he said.

He noted that upcoming tax reforms are aimed at widening the tax base and ensuring fairness, consistent with a governance style that balances progress with responsibility.

Opposition Mocked Tinubu's Reforms, Numbers Prove Them Wrong - Lagos APC

According to him, the recent electoral victories of the APC and current fiscal outcomes demonstrate public support for President Tinubu’s policies and confirm that the government’s economic agenda is yielding tangible results.

Taking aim at critics, the Lagos APC said:

“We only have pity for the opposition whose pack of lies has, as expected, failed the test of time. The very reforms they mocked are now rewriting Nigeria’s economic story.”

The statement added that while opponents continue to engage in “falsehood and fear-mongering,” the administration is producing “facts, figures, and results that even the fiercest critic cannot deny.”

“Indeed, the question ‘Is PBAT working?’ has been answered loudly and clearly by the numbers. Yes, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working, and Nigerians are witnessing a turnaround that cynics said was impossible,” it stressed.

The Lagos APC also congratulated President Tinubu, the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, and other reform-driven actors for their role in Nigeria’s fiscal turnaround.

“Together, we affirm that Nigeria will rise again. So help us God,” the party concluded.