The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced that it will sue Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the payment of “holiday allowances” to senators by the Clerk of the National Assembly.
This divisive move comes at a time when nearly 70% of Nigerians are facing serious economic hardships.
SERAP declared via its official X Twitter that it was suing the Senate President who made the blunder announcement during plenary on Monday.
“We’re suing the Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the alleged payments of “holiday allowances” by the Clerk of the National Assembly into the “various accounts” of senators while some 137 million poor Nigerians face severe economic hardship,” SERAP stated.
Akpabio’s gaffe stirred controversy across the nation, raising questions about the legitimacy and timing of such money transfers. Critics argue that when a significant portion of the nation’s population is facing economic hardship, such allowances seem both unjust and inconsiderate.
Details of the lawsuit, including the petitioners and the specific charges, are yet to be disclosed. However, the move signifies rising tension and scrutiny over the management of public funds, especially in the light of the present economic climate.
The Senate President has not yet released an official statement regarding the allegations and impending legal action and stakeholders across the country eagerly await further developments, with many demanding transparency, accountability, and judicious use of public funds in these challenging times.