APC Chieftain Ajibulu Urges Calm Amid Tax Reforms, Distributes Christmas Gifts Worth ₦20 Million to Ikole Residents

By Idowu Adebomi

Chief Segun Ajibulu, a senior All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, has appealed for calm and understanding over the recent tax reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Delivering his message during his annual yuletide outreach at his country home in Ipao-Ekiti, Chief Ajibulu emphasized that the new tax policies are designed to promote transparency and stabilize Nigeria’s economy without disadvantaging low-income earners.

“The steps taken by the government are in the best interest of the nation,” Chief Ajibulu said. “These reforms will not pauperise hardworking Nigerians but rather ensure the economy becomes more stable and transparent.”

Speaking to a gathering of residents from across Ikole Local Government Area, the APC chieftain acknowledged the economic challenges many families face and called for sensitive implementation of the new tax measures. “Times are hard for many families,” he noted. “Whatever policies are introduced should ultimately reduce the burden on the people and create opportunities for them to live with dignity.”

In a festive display of generosity, Chief Ajibulu’s foundation, the Segun Ajibulu Foundation (SAF), distributed Christmas gifts and relief materials valued at over ₦20 million to the people of Ikole communities. The foundation’s outreach included food items, clothing, school supplies, and health checkups for the elderly.

Children from various villages filled the grounds of Chief Ajibulu’s residence, their laughter mingling with vibrant music and colorful festivities. From bags of rice and new shoes to “back-to-school” packs, the gifts provided a beacon of hope for many families as they prepared for the year ahead. The event was further enlivened with musical performances and a special appearance by Father Christmas, delighting the children and parents alike.

“This Christmas outreach has become a lifelong commitment for me,” Chief Ajibulu revealed. “This year marks 31 consecutive years I have been giving back to my people. I do this in honour of my late father, who taught us compassion and service to humanity. As long as God grants me life and resources, I will continue supporting my community.”

The foundation’s Christmas activities extended beyond the children’s celebration, reaching widows, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups within Ikole’s local government area in the days leading up to the event. “If you were here on Monday, you would have called me widows’ husband because we gave so many relief materials to widows and the vulnerable,” he said. “We have restored hope to many who feared this festive season would bring hardship, but by God’s grace, we have come through. Now families can smile and celebrate joyfully.”

Chief Ajibulu’s annual philanthropy and his reassurances about the economic reforms have been well received by many across Ekiti State, contributing both to local goodwill and discourse on national economic policies.