Odoh who alleged there were too many taxes currently being paid by people in the state, lamented that the development had affected many businesses.
Odoh, a former Secretary to the State Government spoke in Abakaliki, the state capital during an interactive session organized by Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Initiative of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, for Governorship candidates of political parties vying for the number one seat in the state.
Speaking at the party, he said Ebonyi State as it is now is very hostile to investments.
He explained that the state is currently ranked 26 out of the 36 states in the federation on the ease of doing business.
“Globally, investment is determined by ease of doing business. Ebonyi State today ranked 26/36 on the ease of doing business scale.
“The implication is that Ebonyi is very hostile to investment. We have too many taxes in this city.
“When I assume office, we will review taxes and remove all unhealthy taxes.
“We will expand our capabilities on the issue of issuance of a permit for businessmen. If we don’t start an ease of doing business, nobody is going to come here”, he stated.
He condemned N2.5bn spent on Christmas celebrations by the state government and accused the government of fiscal indiscipline.
Earlier, the Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev. Dr Peter Nworie, while declaring the event open noted that it was organized as part of the contributions of the church in ensuring that the right person emerged as the next governor of the state.
(Source: independent.ng)
