PRP Raises Red Flag Over Alleged Executive Alteration of Nigerian Tax Laws, Seeks Suspension and Tinubu’s Impeachment If…
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The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has accused the Federal Government of engaging in what it described as grave executive misconduct over the handling of Nigeria’s tax laws, warning that the controversy poses serious risks to constitutional governance, investor confidence, and economic stability.
In a press statement released on Monday and signed by its National Chairman, Falalu Bello, OFR, the PRP expressed deep concern over revelations that tax bills duly passed by the National Assembly were allegedly altered by the executive arm of government without legislative approval. The party said the disclosure, credited to a concerned member of the House of Representatives, points to a disturbing pattern of executive overreach.
According to the PRP, the alleged post-passage insertion, deletion, and modification of substantive provisions in tax legislation represents a blatant violation of the rule of law and the constitutional principle of separation of powers. The party warned that such actions undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s legislative process and weaken the foundations of democratic accountability.
The opposition party described the alleged alterations as an unforgivable breach of trust and an affront to Nigerians who expect transparency and due process in governance. It argued that manipulating laws after parliamentary approval not only erodes public confidence but also introduces uncertainty into the business and economic environment.
“The sanctity of parliamentary procedure is essential for economic stability and investor assurance,” the PRP stated, warning that executive interference in lawmaking fuels uncertainty, discourages investment, and exposes the country to avoidable governance and fiscal risks.
The PRP further condemned the alleged conduct as a direct attack on the independence of the legislature and the constitutional rights of Nigerians. It said the actions suggest an attempt to impose illegality under the guise of national interest, with far-reaching implications for fiscal policy, taxation certainty, and corporate planning.
In response, the party called for a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and those reportedly gazetted for implementation. It insisted that all officials found culpable must be held accountable, irrespective of their rank or office.
Escalating its position, the PRP warned that if investigations establish the involvement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the alleged manipulation of the tax laws, it would demand his impeachment. The party stressed that constitutional accountability applies to all public officials, including the President.
The PRP also demanded the immediate suspension of the implementation of the disputed tax laws until all inconsistencies are thoroughly examined, resolved, and corrected. It argued that enforcing laws clouded by alleged illegality could disrupt economic planning, undermine compliance, and further strain the relationship between government and the business community.
The party disclosed that it is prepared to seek judicial intervention should the matter remain unresolved, including approaching the courts to halt the enforcement of the laws and obtain redress for what it termed constitutional violations.
Emphasizing the broader implications, the PRP warned that continued disregard for constitutional order could deepen Nigeria’s governance crisis, weaken accountability, and damage the country’s credibility in the eyes of international investors and development partners.
The party called on the National Assembly, civil society groups, and patriotic Nigerians to defend democratic institutions and resist what it described as an assault on constitutional governance.
Reaffirming its stance, the PRP declared that no government or political authority is above the law and warned that failure to act decisively would amount to a betrayal of public trust. It concluded by affirming its solidarity with Nigerians and urging relevant authorities to restore constitutional order and prevent what it called a dangerous precedent from taking root.
