The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has given the Independent National Electoral Commission seven days to account for N126.46 billion in electoral spending highlighted in the Auditor-General of the Federation's report or face legal action. The demand follows findings in the Auditor-General's 2023 audited report, published on 7 August 2026, which raised concerns about payments for electoral materials, vehicles, accreditation devices, audit services, digital archiving, and other goods and services. In a letter dated 12 September 2026 and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan to provide details of the payments, beneficiaries, contracts, procurement processes, contractors, and suppliers, as well as documentary and physical proof that the items and services were delivered and properly utilized. SERAP also demanded that the commission report the alleged unaccounted funds.
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