Atiku Accuses Presidency of Treason Over Alleged Changes to New Tax Laws

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has strongly condemned the alleged modifications made to the newly introduced tax laws, describing the situation as a direct betrayal of Nigerians.

According to reports gathered by LMSINT MEDIA, public reactions have intensified following claims that the tax bills approved by the National Assembly differ significantly from the version later published officially by the Presidency. These alleged inconsistencies have raised serious concerns across political and civic spaces.

The former Vice President argued that altering laws after legislative approval represents a dangerous precedent. He described the situation as a clear violation of constitutional order, insisting that it threatens Nigeria’s democratic structure by weakening the authority of elected lawmakers.

In a public statement released on Tuesday, Atiku expressed deep displeasure over what he termed unlawful and unauthorized changes to the tax legislation. He characterized the action as a grave offense against the Nigerian people, emphasizing that such conduct undermines the very foundations of democratic governance.

Atiku further stated that the alleged actions of the executive arm amount to an excessive and oppressive interference in the legislative process. He warned that such interference contradicts the principle that lawmaking authority rests primarily with the legislature, as provided by the Nigerian Constitution.

He maintained that the controversy surrounding the tax laws exposes what he sees as a government approach focused more on revenue extraction than on economic empowerment. According to him, Nigerians are already facing economic hardship, and policies that deepen financial pressure on citizens could worsen public suffering rather than promote prosperity.

In his remarks, Atiku drew attention to specific elements that were allegedly added to the tax bills after they had already been debated and passed by lawmakers. He stressed that these insertions were not subjected to parliamentary scrutiny, making them unconstitutional.

The former Vice President cited Sections 4 and 58 of the 1999 Constitution, which clearly outline the legislative powers of the National Assembly and the procedures for lawmaking. He argued that any post-approval alteration violates these provisions and raises serious legal and democratic concerns.

Atiku concluded by warning that allowing such practices to continue could erode public trust in governance and weaken Nigeria’s democratic institutions, calling for transparency and strict adherence to constitutional processes.