- It further urged INEC to work alongside anti-corruption and security agencies to impose appropriate sanctions
- The organisation stressed that the use of state resources for electoral advantage erodes confidence in democratic institutions
- SERAP also warned that failure to address such allegations could compromise the integrity of the 2027 general elections
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted about N800 billion for political and campaign-related activities.
In a letter dated May 16, 2026, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation urged INEC to launch a swift, independent, and transparent inquiry into the claims, which it said raise serious concerns about transparency in political financing and the integrity of elections, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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SERAP also asked the electoral body to compel APC governors and the party leadership to disclose details of any campaign funding arrangements, including sources of donations and the legality of the funds involved.
It further urged INEC to work alongside anti-corruption and security agencies to impose appropriate sanctions where violations are confirmed, including prosecution, fines, and the recovery of unlawfully obtained funds.
The group referenced allegations that monthly deductions from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations were allegedly channelled into a campaign fund linked to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
According to SERAP, the alleged misuse of public resources for political purposes undermines democratic fairness, weakens public trust, and threatens citizens’ right to participate freely in governance.
The organisation stressed that the use of state resources for electoral advantage erodes confidence in democratic institutions and increases the risk of corruption and state capture.
It argued that transparency in campaign financing is essential to ensuring credible elections, adding that Nigerians have a right to know the origin of political funding.
SERAP also warned that failure to address such allegations could compromise the integrity of the 2027 general elections, especially given concerns over large-scale public spending and weak accountability systems.
Citing Section 91 of the Electoral Act 2022, the group noted that INEC has the legal authority to regulate political donations, enforce disclosure rules, and penalise breaches, including fines and forfeiture of excess funds.
It also referenced national and international legal frameworks, including the Nigerian Constitution, the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the UN Convention against Corruption, all of which emphasise transparency and accountability in governance.
SERAP gave INEC a seven-day ultimatum to act on its request, warning that it may resort to legal action if no response is received.
