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SERAP sues INEC over N126bn electoral funds

SERAP has sued INEC at the Federal High Court in Abuja over its alleged failure to account for more than N126.46bn appropriated for electoral operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/serap-sues-inec-over-n126bn-electoral-funds/

SERAP sues INEC over N126bn electoral funds

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Federal High Court in Abuja over the alleged mishandling of over N126.46 billion earmarked for electoral operations. The suit, filed as FHC/ABJ/CS/2507/2026, demands that INEC disclose details of the expenditures, utilization, and disbursement of the funds meant for the procurement of election materials, equipment, vehicles, and other electoral services.

Additionally, SERAP seeks a comprehensive financial and documentary account of the funds, including information on the released and paid amounts, beneficiaries, and identities of contractors and their beneficial owners. The lawsuit was prompted by the 2023 audited report of the Auditor-General of the Federation, which revealed several transactions between January and December 2022, with some extending to December 31, 2023, raising concerns about the management of public funds by INEC.

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