In a statement signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP said Akpabio is sued for himself and on behalf of all members of Nigeria’s Senate.
Ningi was suspended by his colleagues in the Senate last month for three months over his allegations that the 2024 budget was padded by over three trillion naira and that the country is operating two budgets.
In the suit SERAP is seeking an order of mandamus to direct and compel Akpabio to refer the alleged three point seven trillion Naira budget padding to appropriate anti-corruption agencies for investigation and prosecution of suspected perpetrators.
The organization is also seeking an order of mandamus to direct and compel Akpabio to immediately take steps to ensure the reinstatement of Ningi who was suspended from the Senate over his allegations that the lawmakers padded the 2024 budget by irregularly inserting projects worth three point seven trillion Naira.
