The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Nigerian Presidency to suspend the implementation of the newly introduced tax law, citing discrepancies between the version passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted version signed by President Bola Tinubu. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the appeal in a post on his official social‑media account, urging an immediate halt to a law slated to take effect on 1 January 2026.
The ADC’s request is based on the discovery of substantial differences between the final law and the original bill approved by the National Assembly. While the tax reform bills were recently passed by the legislature, the versions gazetted and signed by President Tinubu allegedly contain provisions that were not part of the original legislation. This has raised concerns among lawmakers, with the House of Representatives already sounding the alarm over the inconsistencies.
By urging a suspension, the ADC joins other voices calling for caution until the discrepancies are resolved. A pause would allow for a thorough review of the legislation, ensuring that the final text accurately reflects the intentions of the lawmakers and restoring confidence in the legislative process. The controversy has significant implications for Nigeria’s fiscal policy and the business community, prompting close scrutiny from stakeholders, including businesses and civil‑society organizations, who are eager to see how the government addresses these concerns.
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