Federal Government denies any changes to new tax laws
The Federal Government has clarified that there is only one official version of the newly signed tax reform laws. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information, addressed the issue during a press briefing in Abuja on June 24, 2024. He emphasized that the laws followed the correct legislative process and were not altered after being passed by the National Assembly. The controversy began after some lawmakers raised concerns about discrepancies between the passed and gazetted versions.
What we know
- Mohammed Idris stated that the tax laws signed by Bola Tinubu are the only valid version.
- Allegations surfaced from lawmaker Abdussamad Dasuki about differences between the National Assembly’s version and the gazetted laws.
- The government insists the laws underwent proper debate and consultation before Bola Tinubu’s assent.
- The tax reforms are set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
- Critics, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, have called for a suspension of the law’s implementation until the discrepancies are clarified.
