SERAP SUES INEC OVER ₦126.46 BILLION ELECTORAL FUNDS — CAN NIGERIA RESTORE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE BEFORE 2027?
A new lawsuit seeking accountability for electoral expenditure has placed Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission under renewed public scrutiny. The case raises fundamental questions about financial transparency, procurement standards and the credibility of democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general elections. By Itoro Uwah | Witty Global Blogs ABUJA, NIGERIA — MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026 Nigeria's electoral accountability debate has intensified following a lawsuit filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over alleged irregularities involving more than ₦126.46 billion appropriated for electoral operations. The lawsuit seeks a Federal High Court order compelling INEC to provide detailed information about the expenditure, utilisation and disbursement of the funds. According to SERAP, the disputed expenditure relates to the procurement of ballot boxes, electoral devices, sen...