Lawmaker raises alarm over alleged discrepancies between National Assembly-approved tax bill and version signed into law, warns of constitutional implications.

Senator Ali Ndume has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s newly enacted tax law, alleging that the document signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu differs from the version approved by the National Assembly.

The Borno South lawmaker claimed that lawmakers were kept in the dark about changes allegedly made to the bill after it had gone through the legislative process and received parliamentary approval. According to Ndume, the lack of transparency surrounding the final document raises serious questions about accountability and respect for due process.

Speaking on the controversy, Ndume insisted that any alteration to a bill after passage by the legislature undermines the integrity of the lawmaking process and weakens trust between the executive and legislative arms of government.

He stressed that laws passed by parliament should not be amended or substituted without the knowledge, consent, and formal approval of lawmakers, noting that such actions could amount to a breach of constitutional procedures.

The senator called for immediate clarification on how the final version of the tax law emerged, urging relevant authorities to explain the discrepancies and ensure that the rule of law is upheld.

Ndume’s allegation has since sparked widespread debate among legal experts and political observers, with critics warning that any inconsistency between the bill passed by the National Assembly and the version signed into law could trigger serious legal and constitutional challenges.

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