Catholic Clergy Exposes Severe Economic Strain in Enugu as Overtaxation and Soaring Costs Overwhelm Citizens
A compelling public intervention by Rev. Fr. Matthias Udonu, an ordained Catholic priest serving in Enugu, has shed light on the harsh realities of excessive taxation and inflation under Governor Peter Mbah’s administration. Citing exorbitant property tax hikes that drive up housing rents and daily levy collections from low-income workers, Fr. Udonu’s account directly counters official state narratives, emphasizing the worsening hardships faced by everyday residents.