The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the Federal Government to suspend the 2025 tax laws.
The party said alleged alterations affected key provisions of the laws.
ADC made the call in a statement released on Saturday.
Its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, signed the statement.
ADC Alleges Illegal Alterations
According to the ADC, a review revealed forged provisions in the tax laws.
The party said these provisions did not come from the National Assembly.
Abdullahi accused the government of inserting new clauses.
He claimed the insertions grant excessive powers to the Executive.
ADC alleged that the changes allow arrests and property seizures without court orders.
“The ADC therefore calls for the immediate suspension of all the 2025 tax laws signed by President Bola Tinubu to allow for a full legislative review,” the statement said.
The party warned against undermining constitutional separation of powers.
“This is the only reasonable course of action,” Abdullahi added.
Party Demands Investigation
ADC said it conducted a forensic comparison of the laws.
The comparison covered the versions passed by lawmakers and those gazetted.
According to the party, accountability provisions were removed.
It also claimed that new enforcement powers were added.
ADC said the alleged changes go beyond tax administration.
“It speaks to the criminal mindset of a government that has no ethical boundaries,” the statement read.
The party demanded a full investigation into the matter.
It also called for prosecution of any officials found culpable.
Background to the Tax Laws
President Bola Tinubu signed four tax reform bills into law in June.
The bills followed months of debate and public scrutiny.
They include the Nigeria Tax Bill and related administration laws.
The Federal Government plans to implement them in January 2026.
Opposition Voices Grow
Recently, lawmaker Abdussamad Dasuki raised similar concerns.
He claimed the gazetted laws differed from approved versions.
Opposition leaders, including Peter Obi, echoed the concerns.
However, tax reform committee chairman Taiwo Oyedele rejected the claims.
He said the government did not introduce new laws.
