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The Digest:

The House of Representatives has established a high-level panel to investigate allegations of significant discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions gazetted by the Presidency. Lawmakers and opposition parties are demanding clarity as the Presidency has remained silent on the claims.

Key Points:
  • The House of Representatives has formed a 7-man committee to probe alleged "alterations" to tax laws
  • A lawmaker alleged discrepancies between passed bills and the versions signed into law
  • The Presidency has not responded to requests for comment on the allegations
  • The probe committee is chaired by senior lawmaker Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara
  • The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) called it a "serious breach of legislative integrity"
  • The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria also demanded a transparent investigation
  • Critics warn the issue could undermine public trust if not resolved before the laws take effect
When the official record of a nation's laws is called into question, it strikes at the foundation of governance, creating a crisis of legitimacy that demands urgent and transparent resolution.

Sources: Daily Trust, Vanguard