A coalition of civil society groups has launched a lawsuit to block the purchase of luxury cars for principal officers in the Nigerian Senate
The activists said in the lawsuit that spending such an amount on cars in Nigeria's present economic state was"unjust and fair" and contradicts their oath on taking office to prioritize the welfare of citizens.The class action was brought forward by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project , BudgIT and by 6,721 Nigerians including Bring Back our Girls campaigner and former presidential candidate Oby Ezekwesili.
Why the 'giant of Africa' still struggles with extreme poverty 02:38News of the proposed vehicle's purchase has also drawn fierce criticism from Nigerians against the lawmakers. Legislators and top government officials get car allowances on assuming public offices in Nigeria.But the advocacy group SERAP argued that lawmakers make up a small fraction of the country's population and their needs should be not placed above the welfare of 200 million Nigerians.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Senate Democrats, Republicans prepare for 2020 battleground in Trump eraControl over the U.S. Senate will once again be in play in 2020, with Republicans defending over 20 seats to maintain their majority and Democrats eyeing several pickup opportunities to expand their political map.
Lire la suite »
Senate Democrats, Republicans prepare for 2020 battleground in Trump eraAgainst the backdrop of a frenetic Democratic presidential primary contest, control over the U.S. Senate will once again be in play in 2020, with Republicans defending over 20 seats to maintain their majority and Democrats eyeing several pickup opportunities to expand their political map. After voters
Lire la suite »
The Senate suddenly looks like it's up for grabs in 2020Democrats need to net only four seats to get to a 51-49 majority in the Senate, and the list of seats that Republicans need to defend is growing.
Lire la suite »
'Time's up': Frustrated Democrats urge McConnell to finally bring America's gun debate to Senate floorDemocratic leadership is again calling for immediate action on gun control legislation after another mass shooting in America left at least seven people dead.
Lire la suite »
Spain: Children grow body hair from alleged drug mix-upParents of babies and toddlers in Spain who have developed abnormal body hair plan to sue a pharmaceutical company that put a treatment for hair loss into packages meant for addressing acid reflux and other conditions.
Lire la suite »
'The Real Tarzann' Sued Over Pet PorcupineThe Real Tarzann sued over pet porcupine.
Lire la suite »