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N110bn SUV, allowance spending: CDHR hails court’s verdict, commends SERAP’s litigation
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Crime & Justice

N110bn SUV, allowance spending: CDHR hails court’s verdict, commends SERAP’s litigation

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A court has declared the National Assembly's expenditure of ₦110 billion on vehicles and allowances unlawful.
  • The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) and SERAP have praised the landmark judgment.
  • This ruling is seen as a victory against wasteful public spending and a step towards accountability.

Nigeria's National Assembly faces a significant legal setback as a Federal High Court in Lagos has declared the controversial expenditure of ₦110 billion on vehicles and lawmaker allowances unlawful. The ruling, delivered by Justice Yellim Bogoro, has been met with strong approval from human rights organizations.

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) warmly welcomed the judgment, commending it as a "courageous and historic" decision. The CDHR specifically lauded the litigation efforts of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), which championed the legal challenge against the spending.

This landmark verdict is viewed as a crucial victory for accountability and a strong stance against perceived wasteful public expenditure. It underscores the judiciary's role in scrutinizing government spending and upholding the rule of law, particularly concerning the use of public funds for legislative perks.

This courageous and historic judgment represents a significant [...]

— Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR)Describing the court's verdict on the National Assembly's spending.
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