The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking disclosure of political contribution limits and financial information ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, asks the electoral commission to disclose whether it has exercised its powers under Section 91 of the Electoral Act 2026 to prescribe limits on political contributions and, if so, the specific limits it has established.
SERAP is also asking the court to compel INEC to disclose the measures it has put in place to monitor, investigate and enforce compliance with political contribution and campaign expenditure limits.
The suit, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/2114/2026, was filed by SERAP’s lawyers, Oluwakemi Agunbiade, Kehinde Oyewumi, Andrew Nwankwo and Valentina Adegoke. No hearing date has been fixed.
The organisation is further seeking access to political parties’ latest financial statements, audited accounts, sources of funds, assets, liabilities and election expenditure returns covering the period from 2023 to 2025.
SERAP is also asking INEC to disclose its examination and audit reports, including reports submitted to the National Assembly, as well as details of enforcement actions taken over alleged political-finance violations.
The organisation said greater transparency in political financing is necessary ahead of the 2027 elections, arguing that voters, journalists and civil society groups need access to financial information to scrutinise how political parties and candidates raise and spend money.
SERAP has also asked the commission to explain the methodology used in determining any political contribution limits and how compliance will be monitored during the campaign period.
Its request covers different forms of political financing, including cash and in-kind contributions, digital and social-media advertising, political consultants and third-party campaign expenditure.
The organisation said INEC’s responsibilities extend beyond receiving financial statements from political parties, pointing to constitutional provisions requiring the commission to examine party finances and conduct investigations where necessary.
The lawsuit comes as political parties and prospective candidates prepare for the 2027 elections, with questions surrounding campaign financing and transparency expected to remain part of the broader electoral debate.
INEC has not yet been reported as having a court hearing date for the case.
The suit seeks to make information on political funding rules and party finances publicly accessible, potentially providing voters and other stakeholders with greater information about the financial side of the electoral process.
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