SERAP Sues INEC Over ₦126.46bn Electoral Funds
SERAP has sued INEC for failing to account for over ₦126.46 billion in electoral funds meant for ballot boxes, devices, materials, vehicles and services. The suit cites the Auditor-General's 2023 report which detailed irregular payments without proper bidding, lack of evidence that items were supplied, possible diversion of funds, and recommends recovery of the money.
Pidgin: SERAP don sue INEC because dem no fit account for over ₦126.46 billion wey dem take do election work like ballot box, device, material, motor and other service. Di suit quote Auditor-General 2023 report wey talk about irregular payment wey dem do without proper bidding, no proof sey dem buy di thing, maybe dem divert di money, and dem recommend make dem recover am.
How this affects you: INEC is affected as it faces a court suit demanding disclosure and full accounting of the electoral funds, with the Auditor-General recommending recovery of irregularly paid amounts.
Join the debate
No comments yet. Be the first.
Debate with other Nigerians: WhatsApp channel · @ST_Office2027 on X