SERAP Demands Probe Of Alleged N6.3bn Constituency Project Fund Diversion

SERAP Demands Probe of Alleged N6.3bn Constituency Project Fund Diversion The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project SERAP has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to urgently investigate allegations of diversion, misapplication, or disappearance of ₦6.3 billion in constituency project funds, urging that anti-corruption agencies be involved to ensure accountability and possible prosecution of those responsible. The organisation specifically asked Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas to refer the allegations for investigation and ensure that any individuals or companies found culpable are prosecuted, while recovered funds are returned to the national treasury.SERAP said the concerns are based on findings contained in the 2022 Auditor-General of the Federation’s report, published on 9 September 2025, which reportedly documented widespread irregularities in the use of constituency project funds across several federal ministries, departments and agencies MDAs. In a letter dated June 27, 2026, signed by Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged the National Assembly leadership to take immediate action, including:

• Referring the allegations to anti-corruption agencies for investigation
• Ensuring prosecution where evidence exists
• Recovering and remitting diverted funds to the treasury
• Publishing the identities of contractors and companies involved, including beneficial owners
• Ensuring full transparency in constituency project execution

SERAP warned that failure to act within seven days could lead to legal action aimed at compelling compliance The organisation said the alleged diversion of constituency funds represents a serious breach of public trust and violates the 1999 Constitution, the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007, and the Public Procurement Act 2007, all of which require transparency and accountability in public spending.

SERAP further argued that corruption in constituency projects continues to undermine development, weaken public institutions, and deprive citizens of essential services such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure. The group stressed that the National Assembly has a constitutional responsibility to ensure proper oversight of public funds and must demonstrate leadership by investigating allegations involving projects approved by lawmakers themselves. It also emphasized that recovering diverted funds and punishing offenders would help restore public confidence in governance and deter future financial misconduct.