Federal High Court Voids N110bn SUV and Allowance Plan for National Assembly

On May 6, 2026, the Federal High Court in Lagos declared the National Assembly’s N110bn scheme to buy SUVs and pay allowances to lawmakers unlawful. The judge found that spending N40bn on 465 vehicles and N70bn on support allowances violated procurement laws, the Constitution, and public trust. The court ruled there was no evidence of competitive bidding or value-for-money assessment. It described the allocation as arbitrary, disproportionate, and a conflict of interest since lawmakers approved their own benefits. Filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project in August 2023, the suit challenged the plan as self-dealing. The court dismissed claims about academic standing and ordered the Senate President and Speaker to ensure all future spending follows due process, transparency, accountability, and value for money.

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