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Youths from the northern region, represented by the Arewa Youth Assembly, have labeled the recently enacted tax reform laws signed by President Bola Tinubu as “governance by ambush.”

This assertion was made in a statement by the Assembly's Speaker, Mohammed Salihu-Danlami, on Sunday in Kaduna.

The group claims that the version published and disseminated to the public differs from what was approved by the National Assembly.

They warned that this controversy could lead to significant political repercussions if not resolved.

According to the group, the rejection stems from what they termed alarming discrepancies between the laws approved by legislators and the versions presented to the citizens.

“If the law made public is not the same as the law debated and passed by elected officials, then democracy itself is at risk,” the statement asserted.

“Legislation is not a private document; it represents the collective will of the people,” the statement continued.

DAILY POST reports that the tax reform laws, which are set to take effect on January 1, 2026, were recently signed by Tinubu and have been characterized by the Federal Government as the most extensive reform of Nigeria’s tax system in decades.

FAQ

What are the concerns raised by the Arewa Youth Assembly regarding the tax reform laws?

The Arewa Youth Assembly has expressed concerns that the tax reform laws differ from what was passed by the National Assembly, which they refer to as "governance by ambush." They warn that these discrepancies could have serious political consequences.

What do the tax reform laws entail?

The tax reform laws are described as the most comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s tax system in decades, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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