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The Digest:

A Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated the Tinubu administration to publicly reveal the names of those indicted in the alleged misappropriation of N6 trillion at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Key Points:
  • Justice Gladys Olotu delivered the landmark judgment following a suit by SERAP.
  • The order includes publishing the full NDDC forensic audit report from 2021.
  • The court ruled the report constitutes a public record under the FOI Act.
  • It found the government's previous refusal to publish was a breach of duty.
  • The misappropriation covers funds for 13,777 abandoned projects from 2000-2019.
  • SERAP hailed the decision as a victory for transparency and accountability.
  • The judgment places a non-discretionary legal duty on the president to comply.
This judicial push for disclosure tests the administration's proclaimed commitment to the rule of law, transforming a hidden audit into a public benchmark for accountability.

Sources: SERAP, Sahara Reporters