Activist Deji Adeyanju called out a major issue with the recent tax bill. He responded to claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed a version different from what the National Assembly actually passed. Adeyanju labeled this a serious assault on democracy.
He stated these reports are deeply troubling, arguing that such an act would mock Nigeria's democratic system since 1999. He explained that a president can only assent to a bill exactly as lawmakers approve it. Any modification after that point, like removing or inserting text, breaks the lawmaking process and violates the public will.
Adeyanju demanded that the Tinubu administration provide an immediate explanation and publish the certified copy from the legislature. He warned that without full transparency, the government risks looking like a criminal enterprise pretending to be legitimate.
He stated these reports are deeply troubling, arguing that such an act would mock Nigeria's democratic system since 1999. He explained that a president can only assent to a bill exactly as lawmakers approve it. Any modification after that point, like removing or inserting text, breaks the lawmaking process and violates the public will.
Adeyanju demanded that the Tinubu administration provide an immediate explanation and publish the certified copy from the legislature. He warned that without full transparency, the government risks looking like a criminal enterprise pretending to be legitimate.
