The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a formal petition with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), demanding an urgent investigation into allegations of abuse of office and conflict of interest within both the National Assembly and the executive branch.
The petition specifically targets the controversial removal of electronic transmission provisions from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and the reported unauthorized alteration of the Tax Reform Laws.
According to the petition dated February 7, 2026, SERAP alleges that certain senators surreptitiously removed electronic transmission clauses from the electoral bill during plenary, despite a majority vote for their inclusion and without any formal debate.
The organization contends that such actions constitute a direct assault on electoral integrity and a breach of the constitutional fiduciary responsibilities held by lawmakers.
The legal advocacy group further raised alarms over discrepancies found in the Tax Reform Laws, noting that the versions gazetted by the Federal Government allegedly differ from the harmonized bills passed by the National Assembly.
This discrepancy was recently brought to light by a lawmaker from Sokoto, who argued that material changes were introduced to the laws without legislative approval.
SERAP argues that these unauthorized alterations raise serious questions regarding the legality and legitimacy of the federal tax framework.
In the petition signed by Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP maintains that these incidents reflect a dangerous erosion of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.
The group has urged the CCB Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, to investigate whether any inducements were offered to facilitate these changes and to refer any substantiated violations to the Code of Conduct Tribunal.
SERAP has issued a seven-day ultimatum for the Bureau to act, promising legal action if the request for a transparent and effective investigation is not met.
