PRP Calls For Impeachment Of President Tinubu Over Tax Law

By Ayodele Oni

More voices have continued to speak against the alleged alteration of the Tax Law after its passage by the national assembly.

The opposition Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) described the action by the executive arm of government as a grave violation of the Constitution and the principle of separation of powers.

It has therefore called on the National Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Bola Tinubu if he is found to have been involved in the alleged post-passage alteration of the tax laws.

National Chairman of the PRP, Falalu Bello, in a statement on Monday, pointed out that any alteration of a bill outside the legislative process amounts to executive misconduct and undermines parliamentary sovereignty.

The PRP warned that if evidence links President Tinubu to the alleged manipulation, the National Assembly must act without hesitation.

“In light of these grave developments, the PRP calls for a comprehensive and transparent investigation of these alterations and additions to the already passed Act of Parliament to identify and punish all those responsible for this egregious misconduct.

“We insist that those found culpable, regardless of their position, must be held accountable and face appropriate punishment for their fraudulent conduct.

“If evidence emerges implicating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in these illegal manipulations, the PRP calls for his impeachment without delay. No individual, including the President, should be above the law,” he said.

The party also demanded an immediate suspension of the implementation of the disputed tax laws pending a comprehensive and transparent investigation into how the discrepancies arose.

It called for an independent probe to identify those responsible for the alleged alterations and ensure they are held accountable in line with the law.

“This audacious act of executive dishonesty, characterized by the insertion, deletion, and modification of substantive provisions post-passage legislation, underscores a reckless disdain for the rule of law, separation of powers, and the constitutional order.

“It is an unforgivable breach of trust, a mockery of the Nigerian people, and an open assault on the integrity of our legislative process.”