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Nigeria’s legislature clashes over alleged executive meddling in newly passed tax laws, sparking concerns about democratic oversight.
A dispute has erupted in Nigeria’s National Assembly over alleged unauthorized changes to four newly passed tax laws, with lawmakers and senators accusing the executive of altering legislation after passage.
The House of Representatives’ Minority Caucus found significant differences between the official gazette versions and Certified True Copies, particularly in the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, including a shift to dollar-based tax calculations for petroleum operations.
Senator Ali Ndume labeled the law “faulty,” warning of threats to democratic governance and legislative independence, while Senate President Godswill Akpabio urged senators to use only certified copies to prevent misinformation.
Tensions persist over transparency, with the House leadership rejecting the minority’s findings, citing constitutional concerns, while calls grow for a deeper investigation into potential violations of the separation of powers.
Los enfrentamientos de la legislatura de Nigeria por la supuesta intromisión del ejecutivo en las leyes tributarias recientemente aprobadas, provocando preocupaciones sobre la supervisión democrática.