SERAP takes legal action against CCB over law amendments
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The suit challenges the bureau’s alleged failure to investigate claims of abuse of office related to amendments in the Electoral Act and new tax laws. SERAP is asking the court to compel the CCB to probe allegations that lawmakers and executive officers unlawfully altered key legislative provisions. The group argues that such actions undermine transparency, accountability, and constitutional responsibility.
What we know
- SERAP filed the suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking a court order for the CCB to investigate alleged tampering with the Electoral Act and tax reform laws.
- The organisation claims that lawmakers improperly removed sections on electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill.
- SERAP also alleges that lawmakers and executive officers unlawfully altered aspects of tax reform bills, causing discrepancies between passed and gazetted versions.
- The group wants any established violations referred to the Code of Conduct Tribunal for prosecution.
- SERAP emphasizes that public officers must act in the public interest and that all allegations of misconduct should be thoroughly investigated.
