Africa Business Radio

Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, says the judgement of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, which ruled against the administration and collection of Value Added Tax by the Federal Inland Revenue Service not only corroborated the struggle for restructuring via litigation but also strengthened the campaign.Falana urged all state governments to team up with Rivers State Government to defend the judgement.Falana warned that the FIRS should not be prevented from collecting VAT, pending the hearing and determination of the appeal. He said dispute over the enforcement authority of VAT, should not call for anarchy.