A witness of the Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Kolawole Oluwadare on Monday admitted at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory that he used some harsh words like “unlawful, invasion, intimidation and harassment” in some publications made against the Department of the State Service (DSS). The witness who also admitted that SERAP […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to court over its plan to increase the salaries of political and public office holders. Mohammed Shehu, RMAFC chairman, had last month defended the proposal, describing the current pay for Nigeria’s top office holders as “paltry.” According to […]
By Agency Report Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas “to immediately withdraw the repressive bill for an act to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, which seeks to regulate the activities of bloggers operating within the ‘territorial boundaries […]
By Andrew Orolua Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu praying the court to set aside the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy and members of Rivers State House of Assembly. SERAP is challenging “the unlawful suspension of democratically elected Governor, Deputy Governor, and Members of the House of Assembly […]
In a dramatic twist, prominent Civil Society Organization (CSO), Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has told a high court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that it’s name was no longer SERAP, but “Registered Incorporated Trustees of SERAP.” The denial drama played out at the resumed hearing of a defamation suit filed against SERAP […]
Calling out other civil society organistions as backup to derail DSS’s civil suit against SERAP for “malicious” claims of invasion and instigation of unverified stories from its visit to the NGO’s Abuja office is a diversionary gaffe and sends the wrong message, writes Lewis Chukwuma Arguably the poster-boy of Nigeria’s non-governmental organizations’ vibrant ecosystem, the […]
…Says democratically elected local govt council does not and should not exist at whims and caprice of govs or their ‘political godfathers’ The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to withhold allocations to states that have failed to conduct credible local government elections. Recall that some states have held local […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to immediately reverse what it described as the “illegal and unconstitutional” increase in the pump price of premium motor spirit or petrol across its retail outlets. In a statement by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas over “the failure to end the apparently unlawful practice by the National Assembly of fixing its allowances and running costs, and the failure to account for the monthly running costs paid to members.” […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to disclose the “exact amount of monthly running costs” allotted to members of the National Assembly. SERAP requested the spending details of any of such running costs as well, adding that it […]
.Says ensuring accountability for spending of World Bank loans, Chinese loans would build trust in democratic institutions Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) and appropriate anti-corruption agencies, to promptly and thoroughly investigate the spending […]
…says proper funding necessary for parliaments to meet obligations The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has described the lawsuit filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and others against the National Assembly leadership as a complete waste of time. In a statement signed by Dr. Joyce Ogwu, the Centre said the suit challenging […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila over their “failure to cut the unlawful National Assembly budget of N228.1bn, including the N30.17bn severance payments and inauguration costs for members.” The suit followed the move by the […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over “the failure to reverse the unlawful, unjust, and unreasonable increase in electricity tariff, and to probe the spending of public funds as ‘investments and bailouts’ to DisCos and GenCos since 2005.” Joined in the suit as Respondents are the […]
By Doosuur Iwambe The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately reverse the unlawful, unjust and unreasonable increase in electricity tariff, which reportedly occurred in December 2022. This call was contained in a letter released at the weekend by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. SERAP asked the president […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to arrest the sponsors of attacks on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) offices. Recently, INEC offices have been attacked by gunmen and arsonists who destroy sensitive materials, documents as well as buildings in parts of the country. The situation has created fear, […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to presidential candidates ahead of the February 2023 presidential election, urging them to demonstrate leadership by directing their “campaign councils and political parties to regularly and widely publish the sources of their campaign funding.” SERAP said: “We are concerned about the vulnerability of political […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly and thoroughly investigate the spending of Ecological Fund by governments at all levels—federal, state and local governments from 2001 to date.” SERAP […]
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari and 36 state governors to ensure people’s rights to hold rallies. In a statement, the group wants the President and governors to “publicly instruct the Nigeria police and state security outfits to respect, protect, and facilitate the […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over the $23m looted by ex-Head of State, General Sani Abacha. In suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1700/2022 filed last Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the group is asking the court to “direct and compel President Buhari and Mr Abubakar […]