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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general election, Mr Peter Obi, has accused the Federal Government of presiding over what he described as the forging of laws, warning that the development poses a grave threat to constitutional governance and public trust.

In a statement titled “Migrating from Padded Budgets to Forged Laws,” posted on his X handle on Saturday, Obi alleged that there were documented discrepancies between laws passed by the National Assembly and those eventually published and enforced by the executive.

He said the issue goes beyond administrative error, describing it as a serious constitutional breach that reflects deep institutional decay.

According to Obi, Nigeria has moved from an era of padded budgets to one where laws are allegedly altered, with consequences for taxpayers’ rights and access to justice.

The former Anambra State governor also faulted the Presidency for its silence on the matter, noting that the allegations involve possible forgery, abuse of process and institutional sabotage.

Obi said: “Our national shame continues to unfold, evident in the decisions made by our leaders, even at the highest levels of government. This shame is highlighted by a deeply troubling—and frankly unacceptable—issue: the documented discrepancies between what the legislature passed and what was ultimately published as law by the executive. This is not merely an administrative oversight; it is a serious matter that strikes at the core of constitutional governance and reveals the extent of our institutional decay.

"We have transitioned from a Nigeria where budgets are padded to one where laws are forged—changes that impact taxpayers’ rights and, most importantly, access to justice.

“Even more alarming is the introduction of new enforcement and coercive powers that the House of Representatives never approved. These include an outrageous requirement for a mandatory 20% deposit before appeals can be heard in court, asset sales without judicial oversight, and the granting of arrest powers to tax authorities.

"Perhaps most disturbing is the silence of the Presidency on a matter involving allegations of forgery, institutional sabotage, and abuse of process. Who made these alterations?

“All of this must be made public. Nigerians need to understand what was signed, what was passed, and what was formally recorded. We cannot continue to ask citizens to pay more taxes while trust in governance collapses.

“We need leadership that follows due process, embraces transparency and accountability, and respects the rule of law. No nation can thrive where laws are forged and silence replaces leadership.”

helinues:
Basket mouth don open mouth waaaa again oo

BrighterSyde:
This is how daft some people have become. Imagine being more worried about Obi talking about it than the serious problem changing a law poses.

helinues:
Basket mouth don open mouth waaaa again oo

The story about forged tax law, I like the way FG just decided to ignore it. The confusion in the opposition camp could be making them to be hallucinating.

Meanwhile, lots are wrong with the new tax law, it should be readjusted. But the story of padded law na bull crap

Sheuns:
How irresponsible of a government to submit a bill to the House for passage and when the House made modifications and passed the bill, the federal government head by Tinubu, changed some parts of the bill before the president signed it.

Did he really think not one of the over 400 members of the National Assembly will read the bill again?

Kuginzi:
https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/20/nigeria-has-moved-from-padded-budgets-to-forged-laws-peter-obi/

jameshankss:
Arguing that Obi’s presidential bid would only work in favour of Tinubu, Soludo said, “Indeed, if I were Asiwaju Tinubu, I would even give Peter Obi money as someone heading one of the departments of his campaign, because Obi is making Tinubu’s pathway to victory much easier by indirectly pulling down PDP.”

Obi, according to Soludo, would only deplete the votes of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and pave the path for an APC victory.

He stated, “The current fleeting frenzy, if not checked, will cost Ndigbo dearly for years. The South-east has the lowest number of votes of any region, but it is also the only region where the presidential race might be a four-way race (it is a two-way race in the other five regions) thereby, ensuring that our votes won’t count in the making of the next president of Nigeria.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/11/15/soludo-i-wont-succumb-to-bullies-obi-knows-he-cant-win/

emmabest2000:
Obi Talk too much
Action speaks louder than voice

Meanwhile... Wicked Wike has something to say

anonimi:
Wike lobbied PDP committee to be Atiku’s running mate – Ex-gov’ship aspirant

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:33:04 WAT

Muazu Magaji, a former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kano State, has alleged that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, lobbied members of the party’s committee constituted to advise the presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on the choice of his running mate.

Magaji disclosed this while speaking on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, on Thursday.

The Kano politician also argued that there was no proof that Atiku promised Wike the vice president position as claimed.

The PDP committee had recommended the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa; Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel and Wike.

The committee, however, scored Wike above the other two contenders but Atiku decided to settle for Okowa. A decision that has since unsettled Wike’s camp.

Magaji, however, claimed that Wike lobbied to be scored ahead of others, adding that the Rivers State governor should not be trusted with important positions in the country.

https://dailytrust.com/wike-lobbied-pdp-committee-to-be-atikus-running-mate-ex-govship-aspirant/

ddippset:
Says a man who hijacked the party and singlehandedly produced the last 4 National Chairmen of the party for his own selfishness.

Says a man who accepted nomination to be running mate to Fulani Atiku.
He knew it was injustice to give Atiku the ticket yet he lobbied to be the VP.


He knew the party had to go South for the 2023 election, yet he still put Secondus as National Chaiman just to hijack the party..
Only to push Secondus out because he wanted the ticket 2023.

This man remains the biggest problem of PDP.

He can only deceive and fool his minions, not reasonable people.

helinues:
Basket mouth don open mouth waaaa again oo

The story about forged tax law, I like the way FG just decided to ignore it. The confusion in the opposition camp could be making them to be hallucinating.

Meanwhile, lots are wrong with the new tax law, it should be readjusted. But the story of padded law na bull crap

Sheuns:
How irresponsible of a government to submit a bill to the House for passage and when the House made modifications and passed the bill, the federal government head by Tinubu, changed some parts of the bill before the president signed it.

Did he really think not one of the over 400 members of the National Assembly will read the bill again?

Justnation:
God bless His Excellency PETER OBI, the only voice speaking louder to defend Nigerians from a dubious government.

We are eagerly waiting for you as our president

anonimi:
He who comes into equity must come with clean hands.

Have you heard the above quote before? Do you understand the full context behind it and why we should not forget about the baggage of those who want to be sanctimonious in our public spaces?

This wannabe godfather should spare us his stories and reconcile with his estranged godson.

SEGLIZ:
they will come for his character rather than see the message he is passing across. just wait and see how political and apc slaves would hack on him.

Justnation:
God bless His Excellency PETER OBI, the only voice speaking louder to defend Nigerians from a dubious government.

We are eagerly waiting for you as our president

Journalist: how do you intend to engage members of your party who are members of the house, so that they can stand different.......?

PO: Let me start with the issue of labour party members in the house, have actually discussed this issue with them, surprisingly, I can tell you ,… pic.twitter.com/svybrcY4t3

— Beyond (@chigozie0102) November 7, 2023

helinues:
Basket mouth don open mouth waaaa again oo

The story about forged tax law, I like the way FG just decided to ignore it. The confusion in the opposition camp could be making them to be hallucinating.

Meanwhile, lots are wrong with the new tax law, it should be readjusted. But the story of padded law na bull crap