The Alex Otti administration in Abia State has introduced a tax on churches for their signposts, a move that has sparked widespread criticism from rel
The Alex Otti administration in Abia State has introduced a tax on churches for their signposts, a move that has sparked widespread criticism from religious leaders.
The Abia chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, voiced strong opposition to the policy, stating that Abia is the only state in the country imposing such a tax.
In a letter signed by its Chairman, Rev. Ojo Ojo Uduma, and Secretary, Rev. Dr. Francis E. Okere, CAN expressed concern that Christians in the state might view the administration as anti-church due to the policy.
It called on Governor Otti to revisit the matter and possibly rescind the decision.
“We passionately plead with your Excellency as a matter of urgency to carefully look into this matter and possibly rescind this policy to avoid compelling the Body of Christ in the State from seeing this regime as being anti-church,” part of the letter read.
The CAN leadership proposed organizing a roundtable discussion with the state’s Christian leaders to seek a peaceful resolution to the matter. They emphasized the need for open dialogue to address the concerns surrounding the new tax policy.
