A member of the House of Representatives has raised concerns over alleged alterations to major tax reform laws after their passage by the National Assembly. The lawmaker, Sadiq Dasuki, who represents the Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the allegation during Wednesday’s plenary session.
Dasuki drew attention to four landmark tax reform bills signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 26, 2025. The affected legislations include the Nigeria Tax Act, Nigeria Revenue Service Act, Nigeria Tax Administration Act, and the Joint Revenue Board Act. According to him, the versions of these laws published in the official government gazette are materially different from the drafts that were debated, amended, and approved by lawmakers.
He described the alleged discrepancies as a serious constitutional violation, warning that any post-passage modification of legislation undermines the authority of the National Assembly and the integrity of the lawmaking process. Dasuki further argued that such an action, if proven, could amount to a grave breach of the constitution with possible impeachment implications.
In response, Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, acknowledged the allegation and assured members that the matter had been noted. However, no immediate decision or investigative step was announced during the session.
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As of now, there has been no official response from the Presidency, the Attorney-General of the Federation, or relevant government agencies. The controversy comes amid preparations for the implementation of the tax reform laws, which are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, raising questions about legal certainty and institutional accountability.