Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project

SERAP Sues INEC Over Failure To Prosecute Vote-Buyers

SERAP Sues INEC Over Failure To Prosecute Vote-Buyers

July 25, 2022 4:26 am

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court for ‘failing to prosecute those suspected of vote-buying and electoral bribery’ in the governorship election in Ekiti State which was conducted on June 18.

In a statement yesterday which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York, SERAP cited reports that suggested there was a brazen pattern of vote-buying and electoral bribery at several polling units in the state, including bargaining prices for votes and payments made in uncompleted buildings.

Filing the suit last Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, …

Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Others Should Publish Their Assets - SERAP

Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Others Should Publish Their Assets – SERAP

June 13, 2022 1:37 pm

As Nigerian political parties openly field their candidates for the 2023 general elections, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to presidential candidatess ahead of the February 2023 presidential election, which urges them to urgently publish details of their assets and liabilities, and to publicly commit to rejecting vote-buying and electoral bribery before and during the elections.

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SERAP said: “While there is no constitutional requirement for presidential candidates to publish their assets and liabilities before elections, doing so would show that you can

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SERAP Drags Buhari's Govt To ECOWAS Court Over Train Attack

SERAP Drags Buhari’s Govt To ECOWAS Court Over Train Attack

May 2, 2022 3:10 am

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the President Muhammadu Buhari led-administration over what it termed ‘the failure to protect the rights to life, security, and dignity of the victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack and the failure to secure the safe release of those held captive by the terrorists.’

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that on March 28th, terrorists attacked the AK9 Abuja–Kaduna train, killing no fewer than nine persons, injuring many others, and kidnapping an unknown number of passengers.

The victims are still in the captivity of the terrorists for over four …

NIN And SIM Card: SERAP Threatens Court Action

NIN And SIM Card: SERAP Threatens Court Action

December 20, 2020 12:51 pm

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Buhari administration seven days to withdraw the threat to block SIM cards of Nigerians, not linked with National Identity Number (NIN).

The group said it will take legal steps after the seven days to upend the order.

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In a statement Sunday, SERAP urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ‘instruct the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Isa Pantami, and Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, (NIMC) Mr Aliyu Abubakar to stop the push for registration …

Attack on End SARS protesters - SERAP Petitions Commonwealth

Attack On End SARS Protesters: SERAP Petitions Commonwealth

October 11, 2020 7:10 am

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Patricia Scotland, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, to hold Nigerian authorities to account for attacks on peaceful End SARS protesters.

The body condemned several reports of human rights violations and abuses.

SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, in a letter to Scotland, said sanction against Nigeria will be commensurate with the gravity of the human rights situation in the country.

The rights group noted that a government that attacks its own citizens during peaceful protests severely undermines its credibility.

SERAP told the Commonwealth to make clear that respect for human rights, transparency and the …

Beirut Explosions Caused Up To $4.6bn Damages – World Bank

COVID-19: World Bank Warned Over $114m Grant To Nigeria

August 9, 2020 3:12 pm

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent a letter to the World Bank President, David Malpass, urging him to demand that the Nigerian government account for the spending of $114.28million grant for COVID-19.

Malpass was also asked to put pressure on governors to accept voluntary scrutiny by Nigerians and civil society regarding the spending of the funds.

The World Bank credit with Project ID number: P173980, is due to be paid back over 30 years, with an additional 5 years grace period.

The fund includes $100million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and $14.28million grant from the …

NIN And SIM Card: SERAP Threatens Court Action

Publish Details Of ₦800bn Recovered Loot – SERAP To Buhari

June 15, 2020 2:42 pm

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent a Freedom of Information Act (FoI) to President Muhammadu Buhari on alleged payments to private accounts.

The body asked Buhari to direct Abubakar Malami, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice and Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance to publish a comprehensive list of names of people from whom N800billion in looted funds have been recovered, the details of spending of the money and the dates of the recovery.

It also urged the president to direct anti-graft agencies to investigate allegations that payments totalling N51billion were made into individual accounts in …

Buhari, Lawmakers Dragged To UN Over ₦27bn For Renovation

Buhari, Lawmakers Dragged To UN Over ₦27bn For Renovation

June 4, 2020 10:10 am
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the United Nations (UN) to request the Nigerian government and the National Assembly (NASS) to immediately reverse the budget cuts to education and healthcare.

The body also wants the UN to stop the authorities from spending billions of Naira to renovate buildings within the federal legislature.

In the revised 2020 budget approved, the Buhari administration reportedly gave NASS N27billion for the renovation of its complex.

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It cut the health budget to ₦25.5bn from ₦44.4bn and the UBE budget to ₦51.1bn

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Fresh $5.5bn Credit - Buhari Gets Ultimatum To Account For Previous Loans

$5.5bn Loan: Buhari Gets Ultimatum To Account For Previous Loans

May 31, 2020 9:42 am

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a Freedom of Information request to President Muhammadu Buhari to provide spending details of all loans obtained by his government since May 29, 2015.

Buhari was asked to include details and locations of projects on which the loans have been spent.

SERAP issued 7 days ultimatum and that if they do not get a reply, it shall take all appropriate legal actions.

The organisation is also urging Buhari to set up an independent audit of all loans to resolve any allegations of mismanagement and corruption, and to publish spending details of loans

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FG Drags Obasanjo, Jonathan Dragged Into Abacha Loot Saga

FG Drags Obasanjo, Jonathan Into Abacha Loot Saga

March 15, 2020 1:30 pm

The Federal Government has told the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that it has no records of the exact amount of public funds stolen by a former military head of state, Sani Abacha and no records of the spending of about $5 billion recovered loot for the period between 1999 and 2015.

Three presidents ruled Nigeria between 1999 and 2015. They are Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan.

The government’s response followed SERAP’s Freedom of Information (FoI) requests sent to Mr Abukabar Malami, SAN, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice and Mrs Zainab Ahmed, …

SERAP Disapproves Move To Give Immunity To Legislators

February 26, 2020 5:21 am
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned “the passing of a bill seeking to give leaders of federal and state legislatures immunity from prosecution for corruption.”

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Responding to the development, SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare said: “Providing immunity for presiding officers against crimes of corruption is tantamount to ripping up the constitution. It’s a blatant assault on the rule of law and breach of public trust.”

SERAP said: “The leadership of the House of Representatives must immediately withdraw this obnoxious bill. We will vigorously challenge this impunity.”

The …

Jalingo

Ayade Dragged To Court Over Trial Of Publisher Jalingo

February 9, 2020 7:20 am

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government and the Cross River state government of governor Ben Ayade to ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja “over the prolonged, arbitrary detention, unfair prosecution, persecution, and sham trial of journalist Agba Jalingo.”

Jalingo, who is the publisher of CrossRiverWatch, was arrested on August 22 over a report alleging that Mr Ayade diverted N500 million belonging to the state.

In the suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/10/2020 filed last week at the ECOWAS Court, SERAP is arguing that: “The sole objective of the government of Nigeria and the Cross River state

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