In a surprising turn of events, Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo found herself at the center of a tax controversy with the Lagos State Government.
The government, known for its stringent tax enforcement policies, sent a letter to the popular actress, demanding a staggering sum of N18,640,092.00 as personal income tax.
The letter warned her that failure to pay within seven days could result in her being sent to jail.
Iyabo Ojo, known for her outspoken nature both on and off the screen, didn’t hold back in her response to the government’s letter.
She criticised the method used to calculate her tax bill, which she deemed exorbitant.
VIDEO: Iyabo Ojo responds to allegations of N18.6 million tax debt levied against her by the Lagos State Govt.
She displayed her receipts of her personal income tax filings from the LIRS while questioning the methodology behind the alleged debt. pic.twitter.com/TnvzQdbPhS
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The actress questioned the accuracy of the figures, implying that they were inflated and unjustified.
The news of this tax dispute quickly spread throughout the entertainment industry and captured the attention of the public.
Social media platforms were abuzz with discussions, with fans and supporters rallying behind Iyabo and condemning what they perceived as an unfair targeting of the actress.
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