Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced plans to establish a dedicated committee to examine growing grievances over alleged excessive taxation across the state.
He made the announcement during a media chat held shortly after his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor revealed that he has already engaged with the leadership of the Board of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to get clarity on the issues.
“I have had occasion to interface with the chairman of the Board of Internal Revenue Service to understand what is going on,” he said.
He further explained that, contrary to public perception, the IRS maintains it has not increased tax rates. Instead, it has moved to automate revenue collection, eliminating cash-based collections across all sectors, including transportation.
While acknowledging the widespread complaints from market traders and residents, Governor Mbah admitted their frustration is real and valid.
He emphasized that the new committee will include market men and women and other stakeholders, ensuring they provide first‑hand information that will guide the committee’s next steps.
“With the persistence of this complaint of heavy taxation, I have decided to set up a committee which will include market men and women. They will give me first‑hand information of what is happening, and what they submit will determine the next line of action,” the governor declared.
