Groups challenge Governor Lawal over appointing a non-Indigenous person as chair of ZIRS
A bunch recognized as Zamfara Circle Community Initiative (ZCI) has filed a petition with each the governor and the Zamfara State House Speaker over the alleged violation of the Zamfara State Consolidated Revenue Act, 2020 in appointing non-indigenes to the state House of Assembly. did. Executive Chairman of Zamfara Inland Revenue Service (ZIRS).
In its petition, ZCI admitted that the appointment was in violation of Section 4(1)(a)(ii) of the State Revenue Act, which states that the ZIRS chairman should be an indigene of the state.
According to a assertion issued by the group’s spokesperson, Aminu Lawal, investigations have revealed that the candidate, Mrs. Rakiya Ibrahim Baba Gusau, an indigene of Katsina State, has additionally been recognized as Rakiya in data accessible on the Federal Board of Revenue. -He has been recognized as Ahmed Dodo. , she at the moment works there.
The discrepancy has raised considerations that candidates have modified virtually all their names to safe appointments in Zamfara.
“Our circle strongly believes that our country has qualified, competent, and experienced tax administration professionals who can carry out tax administration tasks,” the assertion stated.
“Therefore, the Circle appeals to each the Governor and the Legislature to totally examine this matter, present clarification the place applicable, and take into account modifying the nomination to stop the institution of a dangerous precedent.
“A powerful reminder to each the chief and legislative branches to all the time do not forget that they serve the folks and that the legal guidelines enacted ought to be revered and upheld in governance operations. We consider that it’s important.
“Additionally, the Circle urges the Legislature to make sure that any new legal guidelines or amendments to current legal guidelines obtain public assist by constitutionally mandated public hearings.
“We believe that any law that does not receive public input and follow due process deserves to be rejected by the public.”
Source: dailypost.ng