Atiku urges government to stop implementation of new tax laws
Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an immediate suspension of Nigeria’s new tax laws. He described the changes as a threat to democracy and accused the executive of bypassing legislative authority. The controversy began after concerns were raised about discrepancies between the versions of the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and those later made public. The government, however, maintains that the laws followed due process and denies any unauthorized alterations.
What we know
- Atiku Abubakar condemned the new tax laws on June 5, 2025, calling them unconstitutional and harmful to Nigerians.
- He claimed the executive branch made unauthorized changes after the National Assembly passed the legislation.
- Specific concerns include expanded powers for tax authorities, removal of oversight, and increased financial burdens on citizens and businesses.
- The government, represented by Minister Mohammed Idris and committee chair Taiwo Oyedele, insists the laws are legitimate and unchanged.
- Atiku urged the suspension of the law’s implementation, a legislative review, and investigations into the alleged alterations.
