Lawyer Urges Tinubu to Suspend Controversial Tax Law Pending Probe

Lawyer Maduabuchi Idam has called on President Bola Tinubu to halt the implementation of a contentious tax reform law set to commence on January 1, 2026. Idam raised concerns over alleged modifications to the law after its passage by the National Assembly, prompting a demand for a thorough investigation.

The lawyer highlighted the need to clarify discrepancies between the gazetted version and the version assented to by the President, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law and transparency in governance.