By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives has clarified its position on recent public concerns surrounding the passage, presidential assent and gazetting of Nigeria’s tax reform laws, assuring Nigerians that all issues are being addressed within constitutional and legal frameworks.
In a press issued by the House Spokesman /Chairman,
House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi, on Friday, the House acknowledged growing commentary on the legislative handling of 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. 
According to the statement, “Recent public commentary has focused on the legislative process relating to the passage, presidential assent, and publication in the Official Gazette of the Federal Government” of the tax reform Acts.
The House explained that concerns raised include the harmonisation of Bills passed by both chambers, documents forwarded for presidential assent and the versions eventually published in the Official Gazette.
Rotimi reassured the public that “these matters are being addressed strictly within the constitutional and statutory remit of the National Assembly.”
He further disclosed that a seven-man Ad Hoc Committee was constituted during plenary last week following the raising of the matter under a Point of Order, adding that the committee is working with relevant committees and the management of the National Assembly to conduct a full institutional review.
The statement noted that the review seeks to establish the sequence of events and identify any lapses or irregularities, stressing that, this includes a careful examination of any lapses, irregularities, or external interferences, should any be established.
The House further emphasised that the process is being carried out in line with the Constitution, the Acts Authentication Act, the Standing Orders of both chambers and established parliamentary practice.
As part of measures to ensure clarity and protect the integrity of legislative records, the leadership of the National Assembly has directed corrective administrative action.
“The leadership of the National Assembly… has directed the Clerk to the National Assembly to re-gazette the Acts and issue Certified True Copies of the versions duly passed by both Chambers of the National Assembly.
“This administrative step is intended solely to authenticate and accurately reflect the legislative decisions of the National Assembly”, he noted.
The House made it clear that the ongoing review does not suggest any defect in legislative authority, explaining that,
“this review is strictly confined to institutional processes and procedures. It does not constitute, imply, or concede any defect in the exercise of legislative authority by the House of Representatives or the Senate.”
The House restated its commitment to democratic principles, and said that it remains guided by constitutionalism, separation of powers and the rule of law, adding that any necessary corrections would be made in line with established parliamentary conventions.
The Spokesperson therefore urged the public to avoid speculation while institutional processes run their course, as the House reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability and the faithful discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.
