The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a contempt suit against the Federal Government and Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami.

In a statement signed by SERAP deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organization said, this is for failing to recover over 40 billion naira double pay and life pensions from former governors who are serving as lawmakers and ministers.

Justice Oguntoyinbo of the Federal High Court, Lagos had in November 2019 ordered the Federal Government to recover life pensions collected by former governors serving as ministers and members of the National Assembly.