February 8, 2026 l Dalena Reporters
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has formally petitioned the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), urging the anti-corruption watchdog to launch a prompt investigation into members of the National Assembly and executive officers over alleged unlawful alterations of the Electoral Act amendment bill and recent tax reform laws, according to The Eagle Online report on Saturday.
In a letter dated February 7, 2026, signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the civil-rights advocacy organisation requested that the CCB begin its inquiry within seven days of receiving the petition, warning that failure to act could prompt further legal action. The petition was addressed to the Chairman of the Bureau, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello.
SERAP’s complaint centres on allegations that certain Senate members removed provisions on electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act amendment bill without debate during a plenary session, even after a majority vote to include such provisions. The organisation described the conduct as a potential breach of due process and fiduciary duty by lawmakers.
The petition also asserts that there are material discrepancies between tax reform bills passed by the National Assembly and the versions of tax laws ultimately signed by the federal government, suggesting that changes may have been made without proper legislative approval. SERAP argued this could contravene constitutional standards and the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.
Under Nigeria’s Constitution and the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, public officers including legislators and executive officials are prohibited from placing themselves in situations where personal interests conflict with official duties. SERAP said these provisions impose a clear obligation on the CCB to investigate potential abuse of office, conflict of interest and violations of due legislative process.
In its prayer to the CCB, SERAP asked that the bureau thoroughly and transparently examine whether inducements or improper benefits were offered or received in connection with the alleged alterations, and to refer any substantiated violations to the Code of Conduct Tribunal for appropriate sanctions.
The organisation’s action reflects growing public concern over legislative integrity, transparency and the broader rule of law as Nigeria continues to grapple with contentious reforms affecting election administration and tax policy.