Speed Darlington Slams President Tinubu Over 2026 Tax Plan, Calls Him “Worst President Ever”

Controversial Nigerian entertainer Speed Darlington has gone viral again after posting a fiery rant on X (formerly Twitter) where he branded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the “worst president” Nigeria has ever had.

His anger stemmed from the federal government’s announcement of an income tax implementation set to begin in January 2026, under the newly signed Nigeria Tax Act reforms.

In the 2-minute video, Speed Darlington — known for his eccentric delivery — questioned why citizens should pay additional taxes when Nigeria’s annual oil revenue exceeds $100 billion, yet ordinary people continue to face fuel scarcity, food inflation, and unemployment. “Where is the oil money?” he fumed. “You removed subsidy, made everything expensive, and now you want to tax us again. You are the worst president Nigeria ever had!”

The viral post quickly gained traction, garnering 76 likes and 35 replies within an hour. While some users echoed his frustrations, citing economic exhaustion and rising living costs, others countered that the new tax reforms were designed to simplify multiple levies and improve government revenue collection efficiency.

Signed into law in June 2025, the Nigeria Tax Act seeks to merge over 60 overlapping taxes into a single structure while increasing Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10%. The government argues that the measure will broaden the revenue base and fund critical infrastructure, while critics fear it will deepen hardship for average Nigerians already reeling from inflation above 30%.

Fiscal analysts note that the reforms, though economically necessary, may face fierce resistance if not matched by visible improvements in public services and transparency in oil revenue management. Many point to lingering distrust over the 2023 fuel subsidy removal, which promised better welfare spending that Nigerians say never materialized.

Reactions under the viral thread highlight the country’s growing frustration. One user wrote, “People are hungry, and you want to collect more from empty pockets.” Another replied, “The subsidy removal wasn’t the problem; corruption is. No amount of tax will fix mismanagement.”

Speed Darlington’s rant, though comedic in tone, captures a broader sentiment of economic fatigue and skepticism toward fiscal reforms. As the government prepares for the January rollout, debates over fairness, accountability, and survival are intensifying — a reflection of Nigeria’s deepening struggle to balance policy ambition with public trust.

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