The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, faces a potential jail threat as the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a contempt suit against him. SERAP’s lawsuit addresses INEC’s alleged failure to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in electoral offenses during the 2023 general elections, despite a previous court order mandating action.
SERAP argues that holding electoral offenders accountable is essential for upholding democratic principles in Nigeria and deterring future election-related crimes. This legal action aims to pressure INEC to comply with judicial directives, ensuring transparency and accountability within the electoral system. If the court rules in SERAP’s favor and finds Yakubu in contempt, he could face imprisonment for non-compliance.
