Tax Law Row: Nigerians Allege ‘Impeachable Offence’

An allegation by House of Representatives member, Hon. Abdulsammad Dasuki, that Nigeria’s newly passed tax laws were altered has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians.

In a video circulating on X on Wednesday, Dasuki claimed there are clear discrepancies between the tax bills passed by the National Assembly and the versions later gazetted and released to the public. He insisted the changes go beyond clerical errors and amount to a breach of the Constitution.

“What was passed on this floor is not what is gazetted. I gave my vote, it was counted, and I am now seeing something completely different. This is a violation of the Constitution and our laws,” he said.

In response, Speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, assured lawmakers that the matter would be thoroughly examined.

The allegation has since triggered strong reactions online, with many Nigerians describing it as a serious constitutional violation. Some commentators warned that, if proven, the action could amount to an impeachable offence.

A lawyer and human rights activist, Inibehe Effiong, described the claim as grounds for impeachment if verified. Other commentators also accused the government of constitutional fraud, calling the situation deeply troubling.

As of the time of this report, the presidency has not issued any official response to the allegation.

The new tax law, signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in June, is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025.

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