The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, to urgently investigate allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress diverted about N800bn for political and campaign purposes.
In a letter dated May 16, 2026 and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged INEC to carry out a “prompt, thorough, impartial, independent, transparent and effective investigation” into the allegations, which it said raised serious concerns about political finance transparency and electoral integrity.
The organisation also asked INEC to compel full disclosure from APC governors and the party on alleged contributions to any dedicated campaign fund, including the identity of donors and the lawful origin of such funds.
SERAP further urged the electoral body to collaborate with anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies to ensure sanctions where violations are established, including prosecution, fines and forfeiture of unlawful contributions.
It also called for a formal review of compliance with Section 91 of the Electoral Act 2022 by all political parties and candidates, particularly in relation to political and campaign financing in the current electoral cycle.
