The lawsuit centres around the alleged distribution of "holiday allowances" by the Clerk of the National Assembly into 'various accounts' of senators.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced its intention to file a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding the controversial disbursement of "holiday allowances" to senators by the Clerk of the National Assembly.

In an official statement issued via its verified handle, SERAP disclosed its decision to take legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

This comes as a significant portion of the population, totalling approximately 137 million impoverished Nigerians, grapples with dire economic challenges.