According to The Guardian, a coalition of party chairmen announced plans for a nationwide rally backing the new tax regime, framing the reforms as a national development agenda.
The messaging emphasizes public education and buy-in, suggesting reform managers are attempting to soften backlash by selling a long-term fiscal narrative.
However, tax-reform rallies can polarize quickly if households feel the policy worsens living costs without clear relief or fairness.
Leadership described the plan as “10 political parties” backing the rally, while Independent similarly reported parties set January 10 to support “full implementation of the new tax regime.”
Echotitbits take: Watch practical taxpayer guidance—simple rules, transition windows, and enforcement fairness will matter more than political optics.
Source: The Guardian – https://guardian.ng/news/political-parties-to-hold-nationwide-rally-supporting-new-tax-regime-on-january-10/ January 10, 2026
The Guardian 2026-01-10
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