The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reacted to the controversies surrounding the recently enacted tax reform acts The NBA president, Afam Osigwe, said the alleged alteration has cast doubts on the integrity and transparency of the lawmaking process in the country Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki has alleged that the gazetted tax laws are different from the version passed by the national assembly.
The NBA president, Afam Osigwe, said the controversies surrounding the enacted tax reform acts cast doubts on the integrity of the lawmaking process in Nigeria. A member of the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, alleged that the gazetted tax laws are different from the version passed.
The NBA said the development is at the very heart of constitutional governance. Osigwe said it calls into question the procedural sanctity that must attend lawmaking in a democratic society. This was contained in a statement issued by Osigwe via his X handle @afamosigwe on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The NBA called on the lawmakers to conduct a comprehensive and transparent investigation to clarify the allegation. The association said it will restore public confidence in the legislative process and clarify the circumstances surrounding the enactment of the laws.