Ebonyi lawmaker, Nwoke speaks on F.G’s new tax reform law, empowers constituents

….As Monarch, leaders in Abakaliki North constituency endorse Nwifuru, Nwoke for 2nd term

By, Uchenna Okeh, Abakaliki 

The lawmaker representing Abakaliki North constituency in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Mr. Nwoke Victor Chidi on Monday urged the citizens of the state to always add a narration in their bank transactions to avert over taxation.

Nwoke emphasized that the federal governments new tax reform law will be affective from January 2026, and as such, should apply proper narrations while doing any bank transactions to avoid wrong taxation.

He made this known while addressing his constituents at his Igweokpu residence in Abakaliki, wherein he distributed thousands of bag of rice, and disbursed huge sum to mark the Christmas celebration.

According to him: "I'm trying to let the people know that if you want not to be charged wrongly in 2016 as it concerns taxation, you should be mindful of the narration and proof while sending money. 

"If you're sending money to someone as a gift, you should be able to write in the narration that it is a gift. Or if it is for your family support, you write family support. Do you understand? 

"Then, if you're borrowing from somebody, the person sending you the money on loan should be able to write that it is a loan. 

"If you're paying back, you should be able to say loan refund or reimbursement, so that you will not be charged that it is an earned income.Do you understand? 

"So, every money that is coming into your account should be able to show the narration, so that when they are charging you from bank, they will be able to know what they are charging you.

"It is not when you borrow money. You pay interest and you also pay tax. Do you understand? These are the things people should know in 2026 to avoid being charged wrongly.

He however, applauded the governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru for the numerous achievements/ developments recorded within the two years of his administration in the state, as well as, the good relationship existing between him and lawmakers.

"I've been able to let our people know that it is the governor of Ebonyi State,Francis Nwifuru, that made it possible for people of this constituency, people of Izinuhu, to assume the position of EXCO in the state. 

The Nations News reports that stakeholders of Abakaliki North constituency at the venue unanimously endorsed the governor Francis Nwifuru and Nwoke Victor for re-election in the forthcoming 2027 general election in the country.

In their separate remarks, a traditional ruler in the constituency, HRH, Eze Boniface lauded the good works of the governor and the lawmaker, and however, vowed that both of them must be re-elect in 2027 for second term in office.

“The governor of Ebonyi State Francis Nwifuru has done greatly well for the people of the state, and as well, the lawmaker representing Abakaliki North constituency, Nwoke Victor has equally done well for the people, and as such, deserved to be re-elected in 2027 for second term in office” he stressed.

Also, the coordinator of Abakaliki development centre, John Nwohoke said: “the government of Francis Nwifuru is a nice one. He has done greatly well in stomach infrastructure, empowerment and other numerous projects.

“He has brought peace in all part of the state. He has made employment a priority. There is massive development in rural areas. The lawmaker, Nwoke has well done very well, and as such, I’m endorsing the governor and the lawmaker for re-election in 2027” he stated.

Responding, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abakaliki LGA, Mr. Paulinus Atam Said: “The lawmaker, Nwoke has distributed bags rice and given money to the members of his constituents. 

“He has done well. We believe that after this position, he will be giving another opportunity to continue because he is a good man” he stated.

The highlight of the event, is the defection of some prominent stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,; Alieze Godsave, and Mrs.Alieze Eucharia who is a former councilor, among others to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.