Nigerian Court Orders Tinubu Government To Disclose How Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari Administrations Spent $5Billion Abacha Loot

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian government to disclose the spending details of about $5 billion in Abacha loot. The court ruled that SERAP, a non-profit organization, is entitled to the information under the Freedom of Information Act.

The court also ordered the government to disclose details of the projects executed with the money, the locations of the projects, and the names of the companies and contractors that carried out or are carrying out the projects.

The government had argued that it did not have the information, but the court ruled that this was not a valid excuse. The court also dismissed the government’s argument that SERAP did not have standing to bring the case.

SERAP has welcomed the court’s decision and urged the government to comply with the order. The organization said that the disclosure of the spending details is necessary to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.

The case is a significant victory for transparency and accountability in Nigeria. It is the first time that a court has ordered the government to disclose information about the spending of Abacha loot. The decision is likely to have a ripple effect, and could lead to more transparency in the management of public funds in Nigeria.

  • The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian government to disclose the spending details of about $5 billion in Abacha loot.
  • The court ruled that SERAP, a non-profit organization, is entitled to the information under the Freedom of Information Act.
  • The government had argued that it did not have the information, but the court ruled that this was not a valid excuse.
  • The court also dismissed the government’s argument that SERAP did not have standing to bring the case.
  • SERAP has welcomed the court’s decision and urged the government to comply with the order.
  • The organization said that the disclosure of the spending details is necessary to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.
  • The case is a significant victory for transparency and accountability in Nigeria.
  • It is the first time that a court has ordered the government to disclose information about the spending of Abacha loot.
  • The decision is likely to have a ripple effect, and could lead to more transparency in the management of public funds in Nigeria.

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