The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), has been asked by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate the spending on the country’s four refineries.
The organization also requested that the president order an investigation into allegations of corruption and mismanagement of public funds budgeted for refinery rehabilitation, operation, and maintenance since 1999.
If the president does not comply, SERAP has threatened to sue him, according to a statement released on Sunday.
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According to the statement, SERAP’s deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, wrote this to Buhari and Malami in a letter dated March 5, 2022.
“Investigating and prosecuting allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the refinery spending would be entirely consistent with constitutional guarantees and international standards,” the letter reads in part.
It could also help your government’s anti-corruption efforts gain public support.
“Alleged corruption and mismanagement in the oil sector, as well as the importation and distribution of dirty fuel and long-term fuel scarcity, amount to a fundamental violation of Nigerians’ constitutional and international human rights obligations, depriving them of economic opportunities and subjecting them to cruel and degrading treatment.”
“We would appreciate it if the suggested actions were taken within 7 days of receiving and/or publishing this letter.
If we have not received a response by then, SERAP will consider taking legal action to compel your government to comply with our request in the public interest.
“SERAP also urges you to direct the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to jointly track and monitor public funds spent to rehabilitate, operate, and maintain the country’s refineries.
“SERAP is concerned that fuel scarcity in several parts of the country has put many Nigerians in difficult economic and social circumstances, preventing them from developing their skills and realizing their potential.”
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