SERAP Sues CCB Over Law Alterations
Analysis based on 14 articles · First reported Apr 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 06, 2026
The lawsuit against Nigeria — Code of Conduct Bureau by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project highlights concerns about legislative integrity and potential corruption in Nigeria, which could lead to increased political uncertainty and impact investor confidence in the nation's regulatory environment. The alleged alterations to the Electoral Act and tax reform bills could also affect the stability and transparency of future elections and fiscal policies.
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigeria — Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) at the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja. SERAP is seeking an order of mandamus to compel the CCB to investigate allegations of abuse of office by lawmakers and executive branch officials. These allegations include the improper removal of key sections on electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill and the unlawful alteration of aspects of tax reform bills, resulting in discrepancies between passed and gazetted versions. The lawsuit aims to address concerns related to conflict of interest, abuse of office, and non-disclosure of interests, reinforcing the constitutional principle that public office is a public trust. Lawmaker Abdussamad Dasuki had previously raised concerns about these discrepancies in the Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria).
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