Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s new tax reform laws, saying critics of the policy do not fully understand its provisions.

Otti threw his weight behind the reforms, revealing that several elements of the new tax framework reflect arguments he made nearly a decade ago regarding Nigeria’s fiscal direction.

“Almost 10 years ago, I wrote about the fiscal side of things. When I read the new tax reform law, I saw many of those arguments reflected in it. I thank Prof. Oyedele. When people att+ck him, they don’t understand,” Otti said.

The governor’s remarks signal strong support for the administration’s ongoing efforts to restructure the country’s tax system.

The reforms, spearheaded by the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee chaired by Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, have sparked mixed reactions across the country.

While some stakeholders have raised concerns about the impact of the new policies, Otti insisted that the framework is grounded in sound fiscal reasoning.

By referencing his past writings on economic and fiscal matters, the Abia governor suggested that the reforms align with long-standing proposals aimed at improving revenue generation and strengthening Nigeria’s economic foundation.