SERAP Sues Governors, Including Wike, Over Lack of Transparency in Security Votes Spending

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against governors, including Mr. Wike, over the lack of accountability in security votes spending.

The lawsuit, filed in Abuja, demands transparency in the allocation and utilization of security votes to ensure the protection of Nigerian lives and properties. SERAP argues that the opaqueness in public fund spending, particularly in security votes, poses risks of embezzlement and misappropriation.

The case highlights the need for open and transparent governance to combat corruption and safeguard human rights.