Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called for the temporary suspension of newly implemented tax laws following allegations that discrepancies exist between versions of the bills passed by the National Assembly and those later gazetted.
In a statement issued and signed by its National Chairman, Falalu Bello, the PRP said it was concerned by claims raised by a member of the House of Representatives suggesting that certain provisions of the tax legislation may have been altered after parliamentary approval.
The opposition party said such allegations, if confirmed, would raise serious constitutional and procedural questions.
The party urged authorities to conduct a transparent and comprehensive investigation to determine whether changes were made outside the established legislative process and to identify those responsible.
It emphasized that safeguarding the integrity of the lawmaking process is essential to maintaining democratic governance and public trust.
According to the PRP, any divergence between legislation approved by lawmakers and the final published versions should be fully examined before continued enforcement.
The party therefore called for the suspension of the tax laws’ implementation until all inconsistencies are clarified and resolved.
“The rule of law and respect for institutional procedures are fundamental to constitutional democracy,” the statement said, adding that accountability should apply to all officials involved in the legislative process
The PRP also indicated that it may pursue legal remedies should the concerns remain unaddressed, noting that judicial review would be an appropriate mechanism to resolve disputes over legislative validity.
The party appealed to the National Assembly, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and uphold constitutional norms, warning that unresolved legislative controversies could undermine confidence in governance and economic policy.
The federal government has not yet publicly responded to the allegations.