Chief Bode George, former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, has criticised the tax policies under President Bola Tinubu, warning that the drive for revenue is putting unbearable pressure on Nigerians.
He spoke in a public statement where he said the current economic situation has made life harder for citizens and businesses, arguing that taxation should not threaten people’s ability to survive.
George also took issue with fundraising efforts linked to a private library for First Lady Remi Tinubu, saying the move shows poor judgment at a time when many Nigerians are struggling with hunger and rising costs.
He raised concern over what he described as pressure on Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, saying such actions weaken Nigeria’s federal system and shrink political space.
George called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to protect the integrity of elections, insisting that votes must count and that disputes linked to election outcomes must stop.
He urged the Tinubu administration to change course, warning that heavy taxes and shrinking opposition space could harm democracy, adding that leadership should focus on easing hardship and protecting political freedoms.


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