The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas over allegations that lawmakers pay up to ₦3 million to present bills, motions, and petitions in the National Assembly.
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The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja under suit number FHC/L/CS/2214/2025, names Akpabio and Abbas as defendants representing themselves and all members of the National Assembly.
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The lawsuit follows a viral video by Ibrahim Auyo, a member of the House of Representatives from Jigawa State, who alleged that some lawmakers pay between ₦1 million and ₦3 million to have their legislative items accepted for presentation.
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In its suit, SERAP is asking the court to issue an order compelling Akpabio and Abbas to refer the bribery allegations to anti-corruption agencies for investigation and possible prosecution. It is also seeking an order directing them to protect Auyo, who made the claims, from any form of retaliation.
According to SERAP, the alleged “₦3m Bribe-for-Bills” scheme represents a serious breach of public trust and a violation of lawmakers’ constitutional oath of office. The group said bribery should have no place in legislative processes or the operations of the National Assembly.
SERAP’s legal team, led by Kolawole Oluwadare, Kehinde Oyewumi, and Andrew Nwankwo, argued that investigating the claims would help restore confidence in democratic institutions and strengthen public faith in the rule of law.
No date has yet been fixed for the hearing of the case.
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