Babatunde Daniel

Author | Nigerian Politics & Public Affairs | Governance & Policy Analyst | Holding Power Accountable | Independent Thinker. Facts over propaganda.

[Babatunde Daniel @babzview]

@dayoisrael Each of these cars costs nothing less than ₦130 million (approximately $97,700). Meanwhile, Nigeria’s minimum wage of ₦70,000 a month is barely $53.

[Babatunde Daniel @babzview]

@sowore @officialABAT Could these theatrics be a strategy to make the North believe he is unfit and may not last long in office, paving the way for them to take over? That’s the same narrative many believed ahead of the 2023 election. I hope the North won’t fall for the same political trick twice.

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@sowore @officialABAT Trust this man at your own peril! Before the 2023 election, he put on an even more ridiculous performance, going as far as licking a microphone. Don’t be fooled by political theatrics twice. Remember what happened before, and judge him by his record, not his performance.

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@AidOneChil73594 @yo_dehveen @General_Somto loquacious/garrulous clown

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@owolanky You’ve just proved why Tinubu and APC supporters are called brain-dead zombies. Arguing with a calcified moron is a waste of time. You’re simply not worth the engagement.

[Babatunde Daniel @babzview]

@UthmanOlaide @shollywadash @EquityOyoo My only concern is what is best for Nigeria. I judge politicians by their performance, not by whose side they belong to. Now, get the fuck out of my space, Oponu!

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@UthmanOlaide @shollywadash @EquityOyoo Taking a look at your profile explains exactly why you can NEVER understand my point of view. Your reasoning is so biased and completely devoid of objectivity. Unlike you, I do not support ANY politician out of blind loyalty or political affiliation.

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@UthmanOlaide @shollywadash @EquityOyoo The feeling is mutual. Best of luck to you and your employer.

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@UthmanOlaide @shollywadash @EquityOyoo Error! Error!! Error!!! Another olodo uprising identified. You that knows all, why not bring your facts and figures.

[Babatunde Daniel @babzview]

@jrnaib2 Why she dey cry? Who snatched her boyfriend?

[Babatunde Daniel @babzview]

@shollywadash @EquityOyoo The purpose of taxation is to finance public services and development, not to impoverish the people so that government can boast of increased revenue. B4 demanding higher IGR, you must first consider the economic circumstances of the people expected to pay those taxes.

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@shollywadash @EquityOyoo Or are you suggesting that governments should impose taxes on already impoverished citizens simply to generate more revenue for politicians and public officials to mismanage, steal, and loot?

[Babatunde Daniel @babzview]

@shollywadash @EquityOyoo Taxation is not simply about squeezing money out of citizens to boost government revenue. It must be backed by economic realities, the ability of the people to pay, and the government’s responsibility to provide essential services in return.

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@shollywadash @EquityOyoo Have you considered the living conditions of pple in these rural communities? Many of dem are barely surviving, struggling to feed their families n meet their basic needs. What meaningful economic activity do u expect them to engage in that would generate substantial tax revenue?

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@Triple_OT7 @EquityOyoo You’re just barking like a dog with rabies. Go check yourself before you enter xpress

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@reneeo636 @EquityOyoo Olodo uprising. This your empty head, pls don’t pass it to your next generation, the world deserves better than this.

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@labdrhymes @EquityOyoo And let a state government introduce a rigorous tax system to increase its IGR, and some of you will be the first to take to social media to complain about excessive taxation, hardship, and government insensitivity.

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@labdrhymes @EquityOyoo Revenue generation is not just about announcing taxes; it involves economic productivity, the ability of citizens and businesses to pay, effective tax administration, and the willingness to comply.

[Babatunde Daniel @babzview]

@labdrhymes @EquityOyoo If increasing Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) were as simple as you make it sound, why hasn’t Nigeria’s revenue situation translated into an economy that can adequately finance its needs without continued borrowing?