The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called for the immediate suspension of the implementation of what it described as controversial tax laws, accusing the executive arm of government of secretly altering bills after they were passed by the National Assembly.
The party warned that the alleged actions constitute a serious constitutional violation capable of undermining Nigeria’s democratic system if not urgently addressed.
In a statement issued on Monday, December 22, and signed by its National Chairman, Falalu Bello, the PRP accused the administration of what it termed blatant executive misconduct and a clear disregard for constitutional authority.
According to the party, disclosures attributed to a member of the House of Representatives indicate that the executive arm “clandestinely altered bills after their passage by the National Assembly without legislative approval.” The PRP described the allegation as “a dangerous pattern of executive impunity that threatens the foundations of democracy and due process in Nigeria.”
The party further alleged that the insertion, removal and modification of key provisions in laws after parliamentary approval reflected “a reckless contempt for the rule of law, separation of powers and the constitutional order.” It added that such actions represent “an unforgivable breach of trust, a mockery of the Nigerian people and an assault on the integrity of the legislative process.”
The PRP demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into the alleged alterations, insisting that all those found responsible must be sanctioned accordingly.
It also warned that if evidence links President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the alleged illegal changes, the party would call for his impeachment, stressing that “no individual, including the President, is above the law.”
The opposition party reiterated its call for the immediate halt to the enforcement of the disputed tax laws until all discrepancies — particularly differences between the versions passed by the National Assembly and those officially gazetted — are fully examined and resolved.
It cautioned that enforcing the laws in their current form could deepen public mistrust and trigger constitutional crises. The PRP further warned that it would seek judicial intervention if the matter is not promptly and satisfactorily addressed by relevant authorities.
According to the party, failure to act would “worsen the governance crisis, weaken accountability and further damage Nigeria’s credibility on the global stage.” It also urged civil society groups, lawmakers and concerned Nigerians to stand against what it described as an attack on the country’s constitutional order.