NBA, ATIKU DEMAND SUSPENSION OF TAX REFORM ACTS OVER ALLEGED ALTERATIONS
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar have called for the immediate suspension of the Tax Reform Acts over alleged alterations in the gazetted versions different from what the National Assembly passed.
Atiku urged the EFCC to investigate the “illegal and unauthorised” changes, accusing the executive of undermining legislative authority and due process. The NBA, in a statement by its president, Afam Osigwe, said the allegations raise serious concerns about the integrity of Nigeria’s law-making process and warned of negative economic implications.
Despite the controversy, the National Assembly proceeded on recess until January 27, 2026, while approving revised budgets of N43.561 trillion for 2024 and N48.316 trillion for 2025, and passing the N58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading.
President Bola Tinubu signed the four tax reform laws in June, with implementation set for January 1, 2026, a move opposed by several opposition figures but defended by the Federal Government.
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