SERAP Threatens Legal Action against Lawan, Gbajabiamila over N228.1bn N’Assembly Budget Udora Orizu in Abuja A civil society organisation, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has urged the Senate President, Ahmad L
A civil society organisation, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project , has urged the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, to cut what it described as “the outrageous National Assembly budget of N228.1 billion,” including the N30.17 billion severance payments and inauguration costs for members.
SERAP urged them to propose a refresh budget for the National Assembly that would reflect the current economic realities in the country, address the debt crisis, and prevent retrogressive economic measures. SERAP said cutting the National Assembly’s budget would reduce the growing budget deficit, address the unsustainable debt burden, and serve the public interest.
The organisation vowed to take legal action if recommended measures are not taken within seven days of publication of the letter.
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