August 29, (THEWILL) – The Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Effiom Okokon, has presented a six-point development agenda for the state.
In a meeting with media practitioners in Calabar, he said his development agenda for the state bordered on then rule of law, social justice, agriculture and education.
He stressed that the passion to serve the state inspired his decision to contest the governorship election.
He faulted the present tax system in the state, saying the state government should not overtax its citizens with the hope of increasing its revenue base.
“Government should have no business stepping up its taxes just because it wants to make money.
“It will end up impoverishing its citizens, making life so difficult. I will ensure that more money remains in the pockets of our citizens.
“When that is done, people will have money to spend. I will ensure that new money comes into the economy of the state.
“If I may ask, how do we achieve this? This can be done through new investment opportunities. You attract new companies to the state so that unemployed people can be given employment,” he said.
He stressed that his administration shall come up with a policy that would ensure that all the money meant to boost the coffers of the state government go directly into the state government’s coffers and nowhere else.
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