Peter Obi Alleges Forged Nigerian Laws, Warns of Threat to Constitutional Governance
Concerns have been raised over what is being described as the alleged alteration and forgery of Nigerian laws, with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, warning that the trend poses a grave threat to constitutional governance in the country.
Obi accused the Federal Government of presiding over a system in which laws duly passed by the National Assembly are allegedly modified before they are published and enforced, a development he said undermines the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
PulseNets learnt that the former Anambra State governor described the situation as a troubling progression from earlier controversies around padded budgets to a far more dangerous phase where the authenticity of the country’s laws is now in doubt.
The allegations were contained in a statement titled “Migrating from Padded Budgets to Forged Laws,” which Obi shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday.
In the statement obtained by PulseNets, Obi claimed that there are documented and verifiable discrepancies between bills approved by lawmakers and the versions eventually released as law by the executive arm of government.
According to him, the issue goes far beyond clerical or administrative errors and instead represents a deep constitutional crisis driven by entrenched institutional decay. He warned that the practice erodes public confidence, weakens democratic norms, and threatens citizens’ fundamental rights.
Obi further stated that Nigeria appears to have crossed from financial manipulation within the budgeting process to an even more alarming situation where laws are allegedly altered after receiving legislative approval, with direct consequences for taxpayers, the justice system, and the rule of law.
He also faulted the Presidency for what he described as silence in the face of allegations involving possible forgery, abuse of legislative process, and institutional sabotage, questioning why such a sensitive matter has not been publicly addressed.
Speaking on the gravity of the situation, Obi said:
“Our national shame continues to unfold, reflected in the choices and actions of those entrusted with leadership, even at the highest levels. What is most disturbing—and entirely unacceptable—are the documented inconsistencies between what the legislature approved and what the executive ultimately published as law. This is not a simple administrative error; it strikes at the very heart of constitutional governance and exposes the depth of our institutional decay.”
PulseNets reported that Obi also raised alarm over what he described as newly introduced enforcement powers that were never approved by the House of Representatives. These reportedly include a compulsory 20 per cent deposit before appeals can be heard, the sale of assets without adequate judicial oversight, and the extension of arrest powers to tax authorities.
He warned that if such provisions were indeed never passed by lawmakers, they amount to a serious breach of democratic procedure and could be weaponised to intimidate citizens.
Reiterating his position, Obi stated:
“We have moved from a Nigeria where budgets were padded to one where laws are allegedly forged—developments that directly affect taxpayers’ rights and, more critically, access to justice.”
The former governor stressed the urgency of full transparency, insisting that Nigerians deserve a clear account of what the National Assembly passed, what the President signed into law, and what is currently being enforced across the country.
He added that citizens should not be subjected to increased tax burdens while confidence in governance and the legal system continues to deteriorate.
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Emphasising this point, Obi said:
“Everything must be laid bare. Nigerians have a right to know what was passed, what was signed, and what was officially recorded. We cannot keep demanding more taxes from citizens while trust in governance steadily collapses.”
Obi concluded by calling for leadership anchored on due process, accountability, and strict adherence to the rule of law, warning that no nation can achieve meaningful development under a system where laws are allegedly forged and legitimate concerns are met with silence.
