BREAKING: We've filed a lawsuit against @inecnigeria over its failure to account for over ₦126.46 billion in public funds appropriated for electoral operations but allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged or otherwise unaccounted for.   The funds were meant to buy ballot boxes, electoral devices and materials, sensitive materials and result sheets, vehicles and accreditation devices, and to pay for audit and consultancy services, digital archiving, and other goods and services required for the conduct and administration of elections.   According to the 2023 audited report of the Auditor-General of the Federation, published on 7 August 2026, the allegations variously covered periods between January and December 2022 and, in some cases, extended to 31 December 2023.   In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/2507/2026, filed last week at the Federal High Court in Abuja, we're seeking an order of mandamus to direct and compel INEC to promptly disclose detailed information on the expenditure, utilisation and disbursement of over ₦126.46 billion appropriated for electoral operations, including the procurement of election materials, equipment, and vehicles.   We're also seeking an order of mandamus to direct and compel INEC to disclose a full financial and documentary account of the over ₦126 billion appropriated for electoral operations, including amounts released and paid, payment beneficiaries, details of contractors and their beneficial owners.   Electoral resources are public resources. INEC must be able to account for every naira, demonstrate that it was lawfully spent and show that it served the purposes for which it was appropriated. These allegations are particularly disturbing given the constitutional importance of INEC and the fact that the expenditure concerns resources appropriated for the administration of Nigeria’s electoral system.   With the 2027 general elections approaching, transparency and accountability in the management of these funds are essential to safeguarding public confidence in the electoral process and ensuring that resources intended to support credible elections are properly utilised.   Read more: bit.ly/4ywwm8W