ADC urges halt of new tax laws over alleged post-approval changes
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate suspension of Nigeria’s new tax laws, claiming that key sections were altered after approval by the National Assembly and assent by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued by Bolaji Abdullahi on December 17, 2025, the ADC described these alleged changes as a serious constitutional violation. The party expressed concern that these modifications could centralise power in the presidency and undermine democratic processes. ADC is calling for a thorough investigation and prosecution of any officials involved.
Key takeaways
- ADC alleges that critical parts of the new tax laws were modified after being passed by the National Assembly and signed by President Bola Tinubu.
- The party claims that accountability provisions were removed and new clauses were added, granting the executive more coercive powers.
- Concerns were raised in the House of Representatives on December 17, 2025, highlighting discrepancies between the approved and published versions of the tax laws.
- ADC is demanding an immediate suspension of the tax laws to allow for a legislative review and correction of the alleged alterations.
- The party insists that only the legislature has the constitutional power to make laws and calls for prosecution of any officials found responsible for the alleged forgery.
