The National Assembly has directed the Clerk of the legislature to reissue official gazette publications and provide Certified True Copies (CTCs) of several recently passed tax-related laws, following mounting public debate over their legislative processing.
The decision comes amid widespread scrutiny surrounding the enactment, presidential approval, and subsequent publication of four key tax laws: the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025, and the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2025.
In a statement released on Friday, House of Representatives spokesperson Akin Rotimi clarified that the directive is an administrative measure intended to safeguard the credibility of the National Assembly’s legislative records. He emphasized that the action should not be interpreted as an acknowledgment of errors or wrongdoing.
According to the House, concerns raised by stakeholders center on whether the versions of the bills passed by both chambers were properly harmonised, accurately transmitted for presidential assent, and correctly published in the Federal Government’s Official Gazette.
To address these issues, the leadership of the National Assembly—under Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House Abbas Tajudeen—authorized a comprehensive internal review. This process will involve a detailed examination of legislative procedures to identify any possible lapses, inconsistencies, or external influences that may have occurred during the handling of the Acts.
The House explained that an ad hoc committee, working alongside other relevant parliamentary committees and the management of the National Assembly, has been tasked with reconstructing the sequence of events that led to the controversy. The goal, according to the statement, is to ensure that the gazetted laws accurately reflect the resolutions approved by lawmakers.
“The review is strictly institutional in nature and limited to internal processes and procedures,” the statement noted. “It does not suggest any defect in the constitutional authority exercised by either the Senate or the House of Representatives.”
The National Assembly further stressed that the ongoing review would not interfere with the functions of other arms of government, nor would it affect any existing legal rights, obligations, or proceedings under Nigerian law.
Reiterating its commitment to democratic principles, the House assured Nigerians that it remains guided by constitutionalism, due process, and the rule of law. It also appealed to the public to remain patient and avoid speculation while the internal review is ongoing.
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Where necessary, the statement added, appropriate administrative corrections will be made in line with legal requirements and established parliamentary practices. The House concluded by reaffirming its dedication to transparency, accountability, and its constitutional role as the custodian of Nigeria’s legislative authority.
