2027: SERAP urges INEC to publish political donation limits, party finances
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), “to urgently disclose whether the Commission has exercised its statutory power to prescribe limits on political contributions under section 91 of the Electoral Act, 2026, and, if so, to publish the applicable limits and widely […] The…
SERAP, a Nigerian human rights organization, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish limits on political donations and disclose its systems for monitoring compliance during the upcoming 2027 elections. The organization argues that transparency in political financing is essential for ensuring a level playing field and enabling citizens to make informed decisions.
SERAP emphasizes the need for INEC to provide information on its monitoring methods, including how it identifies and addresses cash and in-kind contributions, digital and social-media financing, third-party expenditure, and donations through intermediaries. The group argues that publishing these reports would enable Nigerians to scrutinize political financing and prevent the monetization of elections from distorting electoral competition.
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