SERAP sues Tinubu government at ECOWAS Court over phone-tapping rules
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- •SERAP filed the case at the ECOWAS Court on March 8, 2026.
- •The lawsuit targets the Nigerian government's failure to repeal rules permitting mass phone-tapping.
- •President Bola Tinubu's administration is the defendant in the case.
- •The case focuses on the legality and human rights implications of mass surveillance practices.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸ECOWAS Court rules in favor of SERAP The Nigerian government would be required to withdraw the mass phone-tapping rules, potentially leading to stronger privacy protections in Nigeria and influencing surveillance laws in other ECOWAS countries.
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