The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking a court order compelling the electoral body to investigate allegations that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted about ₦800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds for political and campaign activities.
According to SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, reports had alleged that APC governors were making monthly deductions from their FAAC allocations into a dedicated fund purportedly meant to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The organisation is also seeking an order compelling the commission to obtain full disclosure from the governors and the APC regarding any contributions made to campaign-related funds, including the identities of donors and the sources of the money.
In addition, SERAP wants the court to mandate INEC to conduct a broader review of compliance with Section 91 of the Electoral Act, particularly regarding campaign financing, political donations, and the sources of funds used by political parties and candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.