SERAP Sues Nigerian Governors, Wike Over Billions in Unaccounted Security Votes
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s state governors and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for failing to account for billions of naira spent as “security votes” since May 29, 2023. SERAP highlighted that despite over ₦400 billion allocated annually, insecurity persists, with some governors earmarking ₦140 billion in 2026 alone. The group seeks detailed disclosures on spending, project status, and plans to improve security infrastructure, warning that secrecy in security votes risks embezzlement and violates constitutional and human rights obligations.
#SERAP #SecurityVotes #NigeriaCorruption #Accountability #NigerianGovernors
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s state governors and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for failing to account for billions of naira spent as “security votes” since May 29, 2023. SERAP highlighted that despite over ₦400 billion allocated annually, insecurity persists, with some governors earmarking ₦140 billion in 2026 alone. The group seeks detailed disclosures on spending, project status, and plans to improve security infrastructure, warning that secrecy in security votes risks embezzlement and violates constitutional and human rights obligations.
#SERAP #SecurityVotes #NigeriaCorruption #Accountability #NigerianGovernors
SERAP Sues Nigerian Governors, Wike Over Billions in Unaccounted Security Votes
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s state governors and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for failing to account for billions of naira spent as “security votes” since May 29, 2023. SERAP highlighted that despite over ₦400 billion allocated annually, insecurity persists, with some governors earmarking ₦140 billion in 2026 alone. The group seeks detailed disclosures on spending, project status, and plans to improve security infrastructure, warning that secrecy in security votes risks embezzlement and violates constitutional and human rights obligations.
#SERAP #SecurityVotes #NigeriaCorruption #Accountability #NigerianGovernors
