Festive Season, Serious Concerns: Parties Demand Tax Law Correction
By NJORIGE LYNUS
Political Parties Demand Tax Law Corrections
IN a strongly worded Christmas Day communiqué, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) urged the federal government to urgently address alleged discrepancies in the newly gazetted tax law before its rollout. The council warned that unresolved inconsistencies between the gazetted version and the version passed by the National Assembly risk undermining public confidence in the country’s fiscal policies.
IPAC said clarity and credibility are essential for any law to be accepted and effective, especially ones with widespread economic implications. “Failure to resolve these differences could heighten tension and erode public trust,” the council said, adding that the perception of unfair or opaque tax rules could worsen already fragile economic conditions.
Appeals for Unity and Compassion Over Christmas
Alongside its fiscal concerns, IPAC joined citizens, labour groups, and officials in urging Nigerians to come together in the spirit of Christmas—marked by Christians nationwide as the celebration of love, hope, and redemption. The council emphasised tolerance, peace, and national solidarity as key values for navigating difficult times.
Referencing constitutional obligations, IPAC cited Section 14(2)(b) of the Constitution, underscoring that public welfare must be the primary aim of government. The council also called on the government to take concrete steps toward alleviating economic hardships confronting ordinary Nigerians.
Faith, Patriotism and National Recommitment
IPAC urged Christians to use the festive period for spiritual renewal and commitment to service. It encouraged all citizens to seek divine intervention, wisdom, and unity to help build “a strong, united, equitable, prosperous and just democratic society,” reinforcing an optimistic outlook for the nation’s future despite current challenges.
