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CNPP, CNCSOS DEMAND JUSTICE, ACCUSE SECURITY AGENCIES AND EFCC OF SHIELDING MELE KYARI

CapitalTimesNews / 2 months
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The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have accused security agencies and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of shielding former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, amid an expanding corruption scandal. In a joint statement, CNPP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema, and CNCSOs’ National Secretary, Alhaji Ali Abacha, expressed outrage over reports that the EFCC arrested sacked managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries over alleged mismanagement of nearly $3 billion allocated for rehabilitation. “We have consistently raised alarms over the brazen corruption and mismanagement at NNPCL. Today, while the EFCC is busy arresting the small masquerades, the chief masquerade is still dancing freely in the market square without qualms. This is unacceptable, and Nigerians will not be fooled,” the statement declared. The groups noted that the EFCC probe has expanded to include Mele Kyari and 13 other former top NNPCL executives, covering allegations of abuse of office and misappropriation of funds. Those under investigation include Abubakar Yar’Adua, Isiaka Abdulrazak, Umar Ajiya, Dikko Ahmed, Ademoye Jelili, Mustapha Sugungun, Kayode Adetokunbo, Efiok Akpan, Babatunde Bakare, Jimoh Olasunkanmi, Bello Kankaya, and Desmond Inyama. The CNPP and CNCSOs condemned the Port Harcourt Refinery rehabilitation as a monumental scam, having consumed over $897 million yet failed to produce petrol or sustain operations. “The Nigerian government and public were deceived into celebrating emptiness. Today, independent reports confirm no fuel trucks are lifting products from the facility, confirming our earlier warnings,” the statement noted. Mele Kyari recently stated, “I served with the fear of God knowing fully well as a Muslim that if I do not account before man, I will account before Allah.” Responding to this, the groups said, “If Engr. Kyari truly fears God and is ready to account, then he must return immediately to face the EFCC probe. Hiding abroad contradicts his public declaration.” The groups blamed security agencies for their failure to place Kyari on a watchlist or restrict his movement pending investigation, calling it a betrayal of public trust. “We demand answers from the security agencies that allowed Kyari’s exit despite the gravity of allegations against him, including allegations of diversion of proceeds from reportedly sold stolen crude oil in China under questionable circumstances,” the statement said. The CNPP and CNCSOs vowed to continue monitoring, exposing, and providing leads to anti-corruption agencies until all those responsible for looting and sabotaging Nigeria’s oil sector are held accountable. They urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that no member of the sacked NNPCL management is shielded from prosecution. “The fight against corruption must be total, impartial, and unrelenting. Nigerians demand justice. The world is watching,” they concluded.

CNPP APPLAUDS NNPCL’S BOLD MOVE TO REVIVE NAIRA-FOR-CRUDE INITIATIVE, DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY AND INCENTIVES FOR LOCAL REFINERIES

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The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed strong support for the new management team of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) following their decision to reinstate the naira-for-crude initiative for local refineries. The group described the move as a “bold and transformative step” toward revitalizing Nigeria’s oil sector and ensuring the availability of refined petroleum products for domestic consumption. “The naira-for-crude initiative is a groundbreaking policy designed to empower local refineries by providing them with direct access to crude oil in exchange for naira payments,” the CNPP stated in a release signed by Comrade James Ezema, Deputy National Publicity Secretary. This approach, according to the group, reduces dependency on foreign exchange, strengthens local refining capacity, creates jobs, boosts the economy, and ensures energy security for the nation. The CNPP emphasized that the initiative has the potential to lower the cost of petroleum products for Nigerians and stabilize the oil sector. “A lower pump price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, will lead to a significant reduction in transportation costs for goods and services, ultimately lowering food prices and easing the financial burden on the masses.” However, the CNPP condemned the actions of the immediate past management of NNPCL, led by the sacked Engr. Mele Kyari, for allegedly sabotaging the presidential directive. “Reports indicate that instead of implementing the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the past leadership attempted to renegotiate the initiative, thereby undermining Nigeria’s economic interests. Such actions are unacceptable and constitute a betrayal of public trust.” The group demanded a thorough investigation into the tenure of the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPCL and called for the arrest and trial of all individuals involved in the attempt to renegotiate the naira-for-crude initiative. “We demand accountability to restore public confidence in the management of Nigeria’s oil resources.” To support local refineries, the CNPP proposed additional measures, including discounted crude oil prices as an incentive for a period of no less than two years. “This policy would enable stability in the oil refining business, encourage investment in the sector, and ensure the sustainability of the naira-for-crude initiative.” The group also recommended a commensurate export levy on locally refined petroleum products during the incentive period. “We stand firmly in support of the new NNPCL management in their efforts to implement reforms that will transform the oil sector, drive national development, and reduce poverty across the country,” the CNPP affirmed.

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