The Oyo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to expedite action on the passage of the Tax Harmonisation Law to address multiple taxation and illegal revenue collection in the state.
Alli expressed concern over alleged harassment and extortion of farmers, traders and business owners by individuals posing as revenue agents at various checkpoints across the state.
He said farmers transporting produce from Oyo North to Ibadan, as well as traders conveying goods from Ibadan to other parts of the state, were subjected to multiple levies, increasing the cost of commodities and reducing their profit margins.
The APC candidate argued that domestication of the Tax Harmonisation Law would eliminate arbitrary tax collections, curb the activities of unauthorised revenue collectors and provide relief for businesses and ordinary citizens.
He lamented that Oyo State had yet to demonstrate sufficient commitment to passing the legislation, despite its adoption by some other states.
Alli, however, pledged that if elected governor in 2027, his administration would ensure the passage of the law within its first 100 days in office, describing it as a necessary step towards creating a fair tax system that encourages business growth and economic prosperity.
