SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged N800 Billion FAAC Funds Diversion to APC Campaigns
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against INEC, alleging the diversion of N800 billion in FAAC funds to finance APC campaigns.
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing it of failing to investigate allegations that N800 billion in Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds were diverted to finance campaigns of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
SERAP is seeking a court order compelling INEC to investigate the alleged misuse of public funds and ensure transparency in political financing. The lawsuit calls for INEC to require full disclosure from state governors and the APC regarding any campaign contributions, including the identities of donors and sources of funding.
The legal action follows public concern over accountability in the management of federal revenue allocations. According to SERAP, the alleged diversion undermines democratic integrity and violates constitutional principles on fiscal responsibility. The group argues that electoral oversight includes monitoring the source of campaign funds to prevent abuse of state resources.
Channels Television reported that SERAP seeks transparency measures from INEC as part of its mandate to safeguard electoral fairness. This Day confirmed the suit was filed in Abuja, highlighting SERAP’s demand for investigative action from the electoral body.