Former Edo State Governor and ex-APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, don ginger fresh argument on Nigeria tax reform matter after im talk say govment no dey earn money on dia own, na people wey dey hustle and work dem dey tax.

As Punch and Vanguard report, Oshiomhole yarn dis while reacting to ongoing discussion about tax reforms, say taxation suppose follow productivity, no be punishment for citizens wey already dey struggle.

di former labour leader warn say if govment dey rush expand tax net without first fixing basic things like security, infrastructure and job creation, e fit choke small businesses and increase hardship for ordinary Nigerians. Im stress say make govment first create wealth before dem begin talk tax.

note say di comment don strike chord with many salary earners and small business owners wey dey complain about multiple taxation and high cost of living. Analysts say Oshiomhole statement don again put spotlight on whether Nigeria tax reform dey people-friendly or just revenue-hungry.

Dis comment come at a time when federal and state govments dey push hard to raise internally generated revenue, and Oshiomhole blunt talk don land am for center of national debate on tax, governance and economic survival.