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Muttering As Lagos Govt Asks Laycon To Pay Tax

Govt Wants Its Cut From BBNaija Prize Money

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September 29, 2020

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By Ayodele Oluwafemi

The Lagos State Internal Revenue (LIRS) has elicited social media reactions after asking the winner of the just concluded reality, Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija), Olamilekan Agbeleshe, popularly known as Laycon to pay his tax from the N85 million prize.

LIRS, the state tax agency, on Tuesday, took to its official Twitter handle to congratulate Laycon for being the winner of the BBNaija ‘lockdown’ edition, while asking him to pay his tax.

Laycon was, on Sunday, announced as the winner of the 71 days reality show, after polling 60 percent of the total votes of the viewers, among four finalists.

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“Congratulations @itsLaycon Winner @BBNaija Lockdown edition. More wins!! We look forward to seeing you in Y2021 as you #payyourtax,” LIRS wrote.

Congratulations @itsLaycon ?? Winner @BBNaija Lockdown edition. More wins!!?? We look forward to seeing you in Y2021 as you #payyourtax ?
— Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) (@lirsgovng) September 28, 2020

Many Nigerians have reacted to the comment of the tax agency.

See reactions:

Lmao ??? "as you pay your tax"

What a friendly reminder… https://t.co/lauEWYraqG
— Jack Obinyan (Mr Jack) ?? (@JackObinyan) September 29, 2020

See dem this ones. https://t.co/g6C2WlvJAE
— Christopher Age (@Kriss_age) September 29, 2020

The tax drive of this administration needs to be studied. https://t.co/RkjeZvFjjg
— C! (@xchinedum) September 29, 2020

Shame on you @lirsgovng !!! did you tweet same thing last year when Mercy won? or when other past winners won? Has Mercy paid a kobo to you in 2020?? @jidesanwoolu you better warn your ministry or the handler! Laycon was born into poverty! He struggled to attend @UnilagNigeria https://t.co/GDeKYcxOd1
— @theafrobeats (@theafrobeats) September 28, 2020

That 85 million is non taxable periodt https://t.co/A8TnnhUrOO
— ( #AireyysRelaunch Baby Edward's Aunt) (@Viva_la_porshe) September 28, 2020

Lottery winners get their their money after tax deductions.

You cannot run from taxes! https://t.co/Ra8v4RZ9GX
— papps (@pappyie) September 28, 2020

#iCONsForLaycon #iCONsForever should start arrangements to raise fund for Laycon to pay Lagos State Tax 2021.

You are ICONS forever, don’t give up now. ??? https://t.co/NGh37gUCFu
— GENERAL OMOKO (@Maiomoko) September 29, 2020

Tweets under here will show you how uneducated, Nigerians are on TAX related matters https://t.co/XsTXAwQfGT
— Chidubem Ferdinand Atuokoye. (@Trinity_Don_JFK) September 29, 2020

????? even Lagos State revenue handle ???

Thank God Laycon no get political affiliations, Sahara for done break news. Our customers go say them use government money vote Laycon.
— Erhire Mag (@ErhireMagnus) September 28, 2020

I can't laugh here o. One of my brothers asked to knw when has BBNaija become a trade, profession, vocation, or business ??. Very valid question. Abi on wat basis do you want to see him in 2021? Maybe as an ambassador sha! Don't try us o, some iCONs? sef be tax professionals o
— Olufemi (@Mr_Olufemi_) September 28, 2020

If I was him, I'd just move to Ogun state or Ondo State, let me see how you thieves will touch that money, lol. https://t.co/ZXBQKXpGi7
— Unbothered (@Oriadday) September 28, 2020

These ones are already waiting for tax. Oga o https://t.co/PTF4HW5zy5
— Tales and Adventures of (@AbbyFamous) September 28, 2020

Imagine… See thise wey no support your struggle getting set to milk you when you eventually make it.

Chai! Nigeria will sha want to kill everything in you. Shame https://t.co/mRbgstMkhn
— IconAgricPreneuer?(Chicken&Fish) (@AdeoluAdetunji2) September 28, 2020

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