The Digest:
A Nigerian lawmaker has raised urgent constitutional concerns, alleging that the newly passed tax laws were materially altered after legislative approval, a move he claims undermines democracy itself.
Key Points:
- Hon. Mansur Manu Soro has called for the immediate suspension of the Tax Laws, 2025, citing “material discrepancies.”
- He alleges that gazetted versions differ from the bills passed by the National Assembly, removing oversight mechanisms.
- Soro warns that the changes introduce unauthorized executive powers, constituting a constitutional breach.
- He is pushing for the matter to be raised as a Matter of Urgent National Importance on December 23.
- The House of Representatives has formed an ad-hoc committee to investigate, but its report is due on Christmas Day.
- Another lawmaker, Rep. Abdulsammad Dasuki, previously raised similar privilege concerns last week.
- The laws are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, amplifying the urgency for legislative intervention.
Sources: Leadership, Guardian
