FG Allocates ₦135.22 Billion for Post-Election Disputes

The Nigerian Federal Government has proposed a budget allocation of ₦135.22 billion for post-election disputes in its 2026 budget proposal. This allocation is aimed at addressing financial commitments arising from electoral processes and is detailed in the House of Representatives order paper dated March 31, 2026.

The budget reflects an anticipation of continued financial pressures related to legal disputes following elections. The total Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) charge is projected at ₦3.70 trillion, with the post-election adjudication provision accounting for 3.65% of this segment.

Additionally, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to receive a statutory transfer of ₦1.01 trillion, making it the largest beneficiary of statutory transfers, which constitute 21% of the total ₦4.80 trillion allocated. Earlier in February, INEC requested ₦873.78 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections, highlighting a significant increase from the ₦313.4 billion released for the 2023 elections.