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The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s N110 billion expenditure on 465 vehicles (N40bn) and support allowances for newly elected members (N70bn). Justice Yellim Bogoro ruled that the spending breached procurement laws, constitutional obligations, and the public trust.
The court ordered Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to ensure future procurements comply with due process, transparency, and accountability. The judgment followed a suit by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).
Key Points:
Lawmakers spent N110bn on luxury SUVs and allowances while ordinary Nigerians face economic hardship.
The court found the procurement arbitrary, disproportionate, and a case of self‑dealing and conflict of interest.
Judicial intervention sets a precedent for checking legislative spending and enforcing accountability.
Public trust in the National Assembly is further eroded by the ruling.
Future legislative expenditures must now follow strict procurement rules and demonstrate value for money.
SERAP hailed the ruling as a victory for transparency; the court ordered that all future spending must comply with due process.
Sources: The Punch
