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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Presidency to halt the implementation of the new tax law due to inconsistencies in the published version of the legislation.
According to DAILY POST, there are concerns regarding alleged discrepancies between the tax reform laws approved by the National Assembly and the official versions signed by President Bola Tinubu.
Recently, the House of Representatives raised alarms, claiming that the published versions of the law differ from what was approved by both chambers.
In a post on his official X account on Saturday, the ADC’s Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, called on the President to suspend the tax law.
The post states, “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate suspension of the Tinubu administration’s harsh tax laws, which are set to come into effect on January 1, 2026.
“This request follows recent discoveries that the final version of the law includes significant forged provisions that were not part of the original bill approved by the National Assembly.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ADC's stance on the new tax law?
The ADC has called for the suspension of the new tax law due to discrepancies found in the gazetted versions compared to what was passed by the National Assembly.
Why are there concerns regarding the tax reform laws?
Concerns have been raised about alleged discrepancies between the tax reform laws approved by the National Assembly and the versions that were gazetted and signed by the President.
What did Bolaji Abdullahi state regarding the tax law?
Bolaji Abdullahi stated that the ADC is urging the President to suspend the tax law, citing findings that the final version contains significant forged provisions not included in the original bill.
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