The Peoples Redemption Party has demanded the immediate suspension of Nigeria’s newly signed tax reform laws, accusing the executive of altering key provisions after legislative approval. The party says the version released to the public differs from what lawmakers passed, raising constitutional concerns. The call was made Monday in Abuja, days after fresh allegations surfaced in the House of Representatives.
The PRP’s position followed claims by Abdussamad Dasuki, a lawmaker representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in Sokoto State. Dasuki alleged that sections of the tax laws gazetted by the Federal Government were never debated or approved by the National Assembly. He warned that the discrepancies could undermine legislative authority and due process.
In a strongly worded statement, PRP National Chairman Falalu Bello accused the executive arm of “clandestine alterations” to the bills. He described the allegations as evidence of growing executive impunity and a direct threat to democratic governance. The party said altering bills after passage amounts to a breach of trust and an assault on constitutional order.
The PRP called for a comprehensive and transparent investigation to determine how the alleged changes occurred. It insisted that all officials involved, regardless of rank, must be sanctioned if found culpable. The party went further, stating that if evidence links President Bola Tinubu to the alterations, impeachment proceedings should follow without delay.
Pending the outcome of any probe, the PRP urged the Federal Government to halt implementation of the tax laws. It warned that it would seek judicial intervention if the controversy is ignored. The party also appealed to Nigerians to resist what it described as executive overreach and the erosion of legislative sovereignty.
The disputed tax reform laws, signed recently by President Tinubu, are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. The Federal Government has promoted them as the most sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s tax system in decades. However, the bills faced stiff resistance in the National Assembly, especially from some northern lawmakers, over economic and regional concerns.
The presidency has dismissed claims of secret alterations, insisting the reforms will proceed despite opposition. Still, criticism has mounted. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have both called for suspension of the laws until disputed provisions are clarified, deepening pressure on the administration.
