The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has threatened legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas if they fail to investigate the alleged diversion of ₦6.3 billion in constituency project funds.
In a statement released Sunday, SERAP gave the National Assembly leaders seven days to open a transparent inquiry into how the money was spent.
The group warned that continued inaction would force them to seek a court order compelling the probe. Constituency projects have long been a source of controversy in Nigeria, with many lawmakers accused of pocketing the funds meant for grassroots development.
Ordinary Nigerians continue to suffer from poor infrastructure and services despite billions allocated annually.
SERAP’s ultimatum comes amid growing public frustration over corruption in the legislature, where accountability remains largely elusive.
Civil society groups have repeatedly called for reforms, but the National Assembly has resisted scrutiny.
