A member of the House of Representatives, Sada Soli, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, stating that they were not properly drafted and did not follow due process.
Soli, who represents the Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency, made this statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday.
Poor Advice Led to Faulty Drafting
According to the lawmaker, Tinubu was poorly advised on the tax reforms, resulting in bills that lacked professional drafting.
“Let us be fair to Mr. President. For a President to take a decision, he has to rely on certain advice. I think the President was poorly advised,” Soli said.
He further pointed out that the drafts incorrectly referred to bills as Acts, a fundamental error that suggests they were not prepared by professional drafters.
Tax Reform Bills Under Scrutiny
Soli explained that after realizing the potential flaws in the bills, Tinubu took corrective measures by allowing thorough scrutiny:
Governors reviewed the bills
The Senate was directed to consult the Attorney General
The House of Representatives was involved in discussions
“When he realized that the bills were capable of causing some problems, he subjected them to scrutiny,” Soli added.
Bills Proceed to Committee Review
Despite these concerns, the House of Representatives passed the bills for a second reading on Wednesday.
The next stage involves a committee review, where lawmakers will deliberate on the raised concerns and suggest possible amendments before final passage.
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