The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action to prevent the implementation of the Federal Government’s recently approved 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs. The organization announced that it has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to stop the Tinubu administration and telecom operators from enforcing the tariff hike on calls and data services.
In a statement released by SERAP, the group described the proposed tariff increase as “arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable.” SERAP argues that the hike would impose an undue financial burden on Nigerians, many of whom are already struggling with economic hardships.
“We have asked the court to urgently intervene and stop this move by the government and telecom providers, as it violates the fundamental rights of citizens to access information and communication at affordable rates,” the statement read.
The Federal Government’s decision to approve the 50% tariff increase has sparked widespread concern among Nigerians, with many questioning the timing and necessity of the hike amid rising inflation and economic challenges.
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SERAP has consistently advocated for transparency and accountability in government policies, urging the administration to prioritize the welfare of citizens over revenue generation.
As the legal battle unfolds, stakeholders in the telecommunications sector and the general public await the court’s decision on whether the tariff hike will proceed or be halted as requested by SERAP.
