The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has issued a strong call for President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action in response to the escalating fuel crisis and allegations of corruption within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited). In a statement released on Sunday, signed by Comrade James Ezema, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of CNPP, the organization expressed grave concern over the severe fuel shortage that has gripped the nation, exacerbated by controversial practices and mismanagement at NNPC Limited.<\/p>\n
The CNPP statement highlights the widespread suffering caused by the ongoing petrol scarcity, despite the dramatic increase in pump prices from N167 to approximately N700 per litre. The increase, purportedly driven by the removal of fuel subsidies, has not alleviated the scarcity issue but instead worsened it, leaving Nigerians to endure long queues and empty filling stations.<\/p>\n
“We demand that President Tinubu takes immediate action to address these critical issues by suspending the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Mele Kyari, and initiating a comprehensive public investigation into the numerous allegations against the management of NNPC Limited,” the statement asserts. The CNPP’s demand comes in the wake of serious accusations, including allegations of subsidy fraud and the importation of substandard petroleum products.<\/p>\n
The statement underscores a particular concern regarding the reported statement by Emir Sanusi, who alleged that “people in NNPC don’t want their lucrative subsidy scam to end,” which the CNPP deems a severe indictment of the current leadership’s integrity. The CNPP also expressed alarm over the alleged importation of substandard petroleum products, which poses significant risks to public health and safety.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the CNPP criticizes the protracted rehabilitation efforts of the Port Harcourt Refinery, questioning the efficiency and effectiveness of the project given the substantial funds already expended. The organization’s frustration is directed at the perceived mismanagement and lack of progress under Mele Kyari’s leadership.<\/p>\n
The statement recalls the 2022 incident involving the importation of adulterated Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by NNPC Limited\u2019s trading arm, Duke Oil. The CNPP notes that despite the revelations of methanol contamination and the involvement of several companies, including MRS and Duke Oil, no legal actions have been taken against those implicated, raising concerns about accountability and transparency.<\/p>\n
The CNPP strongly asserts that Mele Kyari’s attempts to deflect responsibility and his claims of future revelations are inadequate and unconvincing. The organization calls for an independent, transparent, and thorough probe into the subsidy scandal and other allegations, emphasizing the need for accountability and reform to restore public trust and mitigate the ongoing economic hardship.<\/p>\n
The statement concludes with a stark call to action: “It is time to end the years of mismanagement and corruption in Nigeria’s oil industry. President Tinubu must suspend Mele Kyari immediately and ensure a rigorous investigation into the subsidy scam and other related issues to save the economy and alleviate the suffering of the Nigerian people.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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