Ndume criticises Agbese over tax law controversy remarks
Senator Ali Ndume has urged the House of Representatives leadership to caution Deputy Spokesman Philip Agbese over his comments regarding the alleged tax law falsification issue. Ndume expressed disappointment at Agbese's remarks, describing them as disrespectful and lacking in legislative experience. He emphasized that the controversy is still under investigation by a House committee and insisted on a thorough comparison of the tax law versions. Ndume maintained that his statements were aimed at ensuring due process, not targeting individuals.
Key takeaways
- Ali Ndume called on the House leadership to address Philip Agbese's public criticism of his stance on the tax law controversy.
- Ndume argued that only the committee led by Muktar Betara is authorized to determine if discrepancies exist between the versions of the Tax Acts.
- He described Agbese's comments as disrespectful and attributed them to inexperience, noting that Agbese is a first-time legislator.
- Ndume insisted that his concerns were about due process and accuracy in legislative procedures, not personal attacks.
- He urged the parliament to conduct a section-by-section comparison of the tax law versions to ensure transparency and public confidence.
