The has filed a lawsuit against President for failing to order the prosecution of contractors who allegedly received over ₦167 billion from 31 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) without executing any projects.

In a statement on Sunday, is also named as a respondent in the case. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday under Suit No. FHC/L/MISC/121/2025, seeks a court order compelling President Tinubu to:

Led by Kolawole Oluwadare and Oluwakemi Agunbiade, SERAP’s legal team argues that:

SERAP emphasized that public accountability is fundamental to Nigeria’s democratic system, stating: “A government accountable to its people is a key pillar of democracy, which Nigeria aims to uphold.”

According to the 2021 Annual Audit Report by the Auditor-General of the Federation, published on November 13, 2024, 31 MDAs collectively paid ₦167,592,177,559.40 to companies for projects that were never executed.

Key revelations include:

• Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
• Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development
• Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Niger State
• National Centre for Women Development
• Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution
• National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB)
• Federal University of Gasua
• Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs

SERAP insists that full disclosure of these fraudulent contracts is essential for accountability, urging the government to release all relevant information.

Nigerians have the right to democratic governance, to influence government decisions, and to hold officials accountable for their actions, the organization stated.

At the time of this report, the court has yet to schedule a hearing for the case.