Publish political donation limits for 2027 elections, SERAP tells INEC
SERAP urges INEC to publish political donation limits for the 2027 elections, citing the Electoral Act, 2026, to ensure transparency and fair play. Read More: https://punchng.com/publish-political-donation-limits-for-2027-elections-serap-tells-inec/
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disclose and publish the political contribution limits set under the Electoral Act, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections. This demand was made in a statement signed by SERAP's Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, addressed to INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan.
SERAP emphasized the importance of this disclosure, considering the readiness of political parties, candidates, donors, and the public to mobilize resources, organize activities, and incur campaign expenses for the upcoming elections. The organization urged INEC to reveal its systems, personnel, and procedures for monitoring, investigating, and enforcing compliance with political contribution and campaign expenditure limits.
Additionally, SERAP requested the commission to disclose its methodology for monitoring political financing, including the identification and addressing of various contributions and expenditures. SERAP stressed that transparency is crucial for ensuring a level playing field in the 2027 elections and enabling informed voter choices.
The organization noted that the commission has a constitutional responsibility to examine political-party finances, conduct investigations, and report to the National Assembly, which would be facilitated by the publication of these reports. SERAP cited Section 91(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which empowers INEC to set limits on the amount of money or other assets an individual can contribute to a political party or candidate, and Section 91(2), which imposes sanctions for exceeding these limits.
The organization emphasized the need to safeguard against excessive financial influence over political parties and candidates. SERAP requested INEC to clarify whether the power to set limits has been exercised and, if so, to publish the applicable contribution limits promptly and prominently on its website.
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