NBA Urges Fed Govt To Suspend New Tax Reforms Law

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has called for the immediate suspension of the implementation of the new tax reforms policy, pending the examinations and resolution of the alleged discrepancies  between the bill passed by the National Assembly and the Federal Government gazetted law.

The Source reports that Hon Abdulsammad Dasuki, PDP, Sokoto State had, on Wednesday December 17, 2025, alleged that the tax law as assented to, and gazetted by the executive arm of Government, is strikingly different from the bill deliberated on  and passed by the Legislative body.

Although the House of Representatives leadership has since constituted a seven-member ad’hoc committee to investigate the situation, there have been widespread concern among Nigerians , with not a few calling for the suspension of the implementation of the new tax regime until the situation is resolved.

In a statement on Tuesday December 23, 2025, issued by its National President, Emma Osigwe, SAN, the umbrella body of legal practitioners in the country described  the development as a serious threat to the sanctity of constitutional governance, with the potential to undermine public trust in the legislative process that produced the laws.

He called for the commencement of investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged discrepancies between the bill as passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted tax law.

According to the NBA leader, an unfettered investigation into the matter is a crucial step towards restoring public confidence in the system , particularly the National Assembly.

“The Nigerian Bar Association considers it imperative that a comprehensive, open and transparent investigation be conducted to clarify the circumstances surrounding the enactment of the laws ,and to restore public confidence in the legislative process.

“Until these issues are fully examined and resolved, all plans for the implementation of the Tax Reforms Acts should be immediately suspended”, Osigwe stated”

The NBA expressed serious concern that the present uncertainty arising from the controversy could have far-reaching consequences, including the erosion of investor confidence, unpredictability for individuals and corporate entities required to comply with the laws, and the disruption of business environment.