SERAP urges INEC to investigate alleged N800bn campaign fund diversion
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to probe allegations that governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes. In a letter dated May 16, 2026, SERAP, represented by Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, demanded a transparent investigation into the claims. The group also requested full disclosure from the governors and the APC regarding the sources and donors of the alleged campaign funds. SERAP warned that failure to act within seven days could result in legal proceedings.
What we know
- SERAP sent a letter dated May 16, 2026, urging INEC to investigate the alleged diversion of N800 billion by APC governors for campaign funding.
- The group asked INEC to request detailed disclosures from the governors and the APC about the alleged campaign fund, including donor identities and sources of funds.
- SERAP emphasized that these allegations threaten political finance transparency, electoral integrity, and Nigerians’ right to political participation.
- The organisation called for urgent collaboration between INEC and anticorruption agencies to enforce sanctions if violations are found.
- SERAP set a seven-day deadline for action, warning of legal steps if INEC fails to respond.
