SERAP sues Akpabio, Abbas for N21m jumbo pay
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, over their failure to end the fixing the National Assembly’s allowances and running costs, and the failure to account for the monthly running costs paid to members.
In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1289/2024 filed last Friday, August 27, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Akpabio and Abbas were sued separately and on behalf of all members of the National Assembly.
SERAP is also seeking an order of mandamus to direct and compel Akpabio and Abbas to disclose the exact amount of the monthly running costs being paid to and received by the lawmakers and the spending details of any such running costs.”
According to the suit filed; “The country’s international legal obligations, especially under the UN Convention against Corruption, impose a legal commitment on public officials, including lawmakers, to discharge a public duty truthfully and faithfully.
“The convention, specifically in paragraph 1 of article 8, requires members to promote integrity, honesty and responsibility in the management of public resources.
“Constitutional oath of office requires public officials, including lawmakers, to abstain from all improper acts, such as fixing their own salaries, allowances and running costs, that are inconsistent with the public trust.
