Politicians Defaulting Tax To Be Barred From Contesting.

In an upcoming Executive bill, politicians convicted of tax evasion would be prohibited from running for elective positions.

Nigeria is a Cashless Economy but thats No Good News Taiwo Oyedele — Politicians defaulting tax to be barred from contesting.

During the 2024 strategic retreat for Joint Tax Board staff, Chairman Taiwo Oyedele stated that amendments to tax laws would be proposed to enforce tax compliance among politicians. Additionally, a national tax amnesty program is in the works as part of the federal government’s initiatives.

“We’re moving beyond a tax clearance certificate, which can be easily obtained. Effective compliance involves a thorough examination of tax declarations, filings, and payments to determine if a candidate is genuinely fulfilling his tax responsibilities as outlined in the constitution.

“This issue arose during the last election. The argument was that the constitution doesn’t explicitly list tax compliance as a qualification criterion. We’re rectifying this oversight to ensure financial responsibility among those seeking public office.”