A member of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulsammad Dasuki (PDP, Sokoto), has raised concerns over alleged material discrepancies between the newly gazetted tax reform laws and the versions debated, harmonised, and passed by the National Assembly.

He warned that such differences could amount to a “breach of the Constitution” just weeks before the reforms are scheduled to take effect in January 2026.

Speaking under matters of privilege during plenary, Dasuki revealed that a three-day review of gazetted copies, House/Senate vote proceedings, and harmonised bills showed variations from what lawmakers had approved. “Mr. Speaker, what I passed on this floor is not what is gazetted,” he stated, calling for urgent scrutiny, though he did not specify which clauses were altered.

Dasuki urged Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to present all relevant documents before the Committee of the Whole for collective examination and corrective action, stressing the importance of safeguarding legislative authority and due process. Abbas acknowledged the concern and assured lawmakers that the matter would be addressed.

The disputed laws form part of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform package, designed to reduce multiplicity, streamline administration, and align with broader economic measures such as subsidy removal. Key elements include adjustments to corporate and personal income taxes as well as indirect tax changes.

With rollout imminent, Dasuki’s intervention introduces uncertainty over the legal integrity of the reforms and raises the possibility of delays or amendments. Stakeholders are closely monitoring developments as the reforms intersect with Nigeria’s fiscal consolidation efforts amid inflationary pressures and revenue challenges.