The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has demanded the immediate suspension of the implementation of what it described as disputed tax laws, accusing the executive arm of government of secretly altering bills after their passage by the National Assembly.
The party warned that the alleged action amounted to a grave constitutional breach that could undermine Nigeria’s democratic foundations if not urgently addressed.
In a statement issued on Monday, December 22, by its National Chairman, Falalu Bello, the PRP accused the administration of engaging in what it called blatant executive misconduct and a flagrant disregard for constitutional sovereignty.
According to the party, revelations credited to a member of the House of Representatives suggested that “the executive arm has clandestinely altered bills after passage by the National Assembly without legislative approval.”
The PRP described the allegation as “a dangerous pattern of executive impunity that threatens the very foundations of Nigeria’s democracy and due process.”
The party said the alleged insertion, deletion and modification of substantive provisions in laws after parliamentary passage showed “a reckless disdain for the rule of law, separation of powers, and the constitutional order.”
It added, “This is an unforgivable breach of trust, a mockery of the Nigerian people, and an open assault on the integrity of our legislative process.”
The PRP called for a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the alleged alterations, insisting that anyone found culpable must face appropriate sanctions.
The party went further to warn that if evidence emerged linking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the alleged illegal alterations, it would demand his impeachment.
“No individual, including the President, should be above the law,” the statement said.
The opposition party also demanded the immediate suspension of the implementation of the disputed tax laws until all discrepancies, “particularly the conflicts between the laws passed by the National Assembly and those gazetted, are thoroughly examined, resolved, and rectified.”
It cautioned that proceeding with the enforcement of the laws in their current form could worsen public distrust and fuel constitutional disputes.
The PRP warned that it would not hesitate to seek judicial intervention should the matter fail to receive prompt and satisfactory attention from relevant authorities.
According to the party, ignoring the issue would “deepen the crisis of governance, erode accountability, and further diminish Nigeria’s credibility on the global stage.”
The party also urged civil society organisations, lawmakers and all patriotic Nigerians to resist what it described as an assault on the country’s constitutional order.