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SERAP sues federal government at ECOWAS court over N78.8 bn cash‑transfer funds

Updated 08:12 WAT, · first published 25 Oct 2026, 18:18 WAT · 10 outlets reporting

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The Socio‑Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a case before the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, accusing the Tinubu administration of mismanaging more than N78.8 billion earmarked for cash‑transfer and social‑protection schemes. The group alleges diversion, irregular spending and a failure to provide full accounting for the money. The suit follows recent auditor‑general queries into the same allocations.

What we know

  • SERAP initiated legal action against the Federal Government at the ECOWAS Court
  • The complaint centres on alleged irregularities involving over N78.8 billion for cash‑transfer programmes
  • SERAP claims the funds were diverted or spent without proper accounting
  • The case follows findings from the Auditor‑General’s report
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Why it matters: If the court rules against the government, it could set a precedent for greater fiscal transparency and accountability in national social‑protection initiatives.

Sources

  1. SERAP drags FG to ECOWAS court over N78.8bn cash transfer – Punch,
  2. SERAP sues Tinubu govt at ECOWAS Court over N78.8bn cash transfer scandal – The ICIR,
  3. SERAP Drags FG to ECOWAS Court Over N78.8bn Cash Transfer – Nigerian Eye,
  4. N78.8bn Audit Queries: Tinubu Govt Dragged To ECOWAS Court – The Whistler,
  5. Tinubu’s govt dragged to ECOWAS Court over alleged N78.8bn diversion – Nigerian Tribune,
  6. SERAP Sues Tinubu Government Over ₦78.8 Billion Cash Transfer Allegations – Naija News,
  7. SERAP drags Tinubu govt to ECOWAS Court over ₦78.8bn cash transfer scandal – Ripples Nigeria,
  8. SERAP drags Tinubu govt to ECOWAS Court over ₦78.8bn cash transfer scandal – P.M. News,
  9. SERAP takes FG to ECOWAS Court over alleged N78.8bn cash transfer scandal – Daily Trust,
  10. SERAP Drags FG to ECOWAS Court Over N78.8bn Cash Transfer Funds – Business Post,

Updates

  • – Now also reported by Daily Trust, Business Post
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Story published – 8 outlets

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