- Faction Pulls Out of Anti-Tax Protest, Accuses Leaders of Taking ₦300m
- EFCC set to investigate
- Abdulahi further accused the leadership of being sponsored by the opposition African Democratic Congress
A planned protest against Nigeria’s newly implemented tax laws, scheduled for January 20, 2026, has been thrown into uncertainty following allegations of bribery and internal divisions within the organising movement.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that a faction of the group has accused its leadership of collecting a ₦300 million bribe and attempting to hijack the protest to incite unrest.
EDITOR’S PICK
- Police Arrest Anthony Joshua’s Driver Over Fatal Crash
- Remi Tinubu Unveils Nigeria’s First Baby of 2026 in Abuja
- Olukoya Warns of Tough 2026
The faction has also called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the allegations.
Speaking in a statement, the faction’s leader, Mustapha Abdulahi, announced his group’s withdrawal from the protest, citing serious concerns over the direction and intentions of the organisers.
“We have broken away from the group planning to stage a protest against the Tax Reform laws on January 20, 2026, following the commencement of their implementation on January 1, 2026. Our decision is based on serious concerns,” Abdulahi said.
He alleged that some members of the main group were misled and induced with a ₦300 million bribe, urging the EFCC to probe the matter.
Abdulahi further accused the leadership of being sponsored by the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), claiming the party was seeking to exploit the protest to create public disorder.
“We have it on good authority that the ADC, having realised it may not make any significant impact in the 2027 general election, is attempting to use this protest to create anarchy and possibly trigger regime change,” he said.
He called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute the protest leaders to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
The faction noted that it initially supported the protest to push the government to reconsider the new tax laws in view of prevailing economic hardships but said the movement had since been hijacked for political and financial interests.
“Our withdrawal from the protest is a call for unity, maturity and patriotism. Nigeria’s economic recovery requires collective sacrifice and responsible civic action,” Abdulahi added.
The development has exposed deep divisions within the anti-tax protest movement and raised questions about the credibility and motives behind the planned demonstrations.
FURTHER READING
- New Year Blaze Renders Four Shops in Ikotun Ruined
- Seven Costly Mistakes First-Time Investors Must Avoid in 2026
- Keyamo: Atiku Controls ADC, Warns of Zoning Crisis
Click here to watch video of the week
