A Federal High Court in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion expenditure on vehicles and support allowances for lawmakers, ruling that the spending violated procurement laws, constitutional requirements and the principles of public accountability.
In its judgment, the court held that the allocation of N40 billion for the purchase of 465 vehicles for members of the National Assembly, alongside N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected lawmakers, was carried out in breach of Nigeria’s procurement framework and constitutional obligations.
The court further ruled that the expenditure undermined the public trust by failing to comply with the legal standards governing the use of public funds.
The judgment marks a significant legal setback for the National Assembly and is expected to intensify scrutiny over transparency, accountability and fiscal discipline in the management of public resources.
