A group of protesters, known as Concerned Citizens Against Corruption, stormed the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, on Tuesday.
They demanded the prosecution of former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari.
The group expressed disappointment that despite President Bola Tinubu’s removal of Kyari and the entire NNPCL board on April 2, 2025, no steps have been taken to investigate alleged corrupt practices during Kyari’s tenure.
They highlighted controversies surrounding the rehabilitation of government-owned refineries, alleging that billions of dollars were spent without transparency.
The protesters also pointed out a situation where NNPCL is reportedly indebted to Matrix Energy to the tune of over $2 billion, with the debt being serviced through daily crude oil allocations.
The group’s convener, Kabir Matazu, stated that Nigerians are disillusioned that the President has not initiated steps to investigate Kyari and his team’s management of the organisation.
Matazu emphasized that an investigation into these transactions would help the government identify funds that need to be recovered and ensure accountability.
The group urged the AGF to immediately review all agreements entered into by the NNPCL during Kyari’s administration and push for a commission of inquiry into the NNPCL’s handling of refinery repairs under Kyari.
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The protesters vowed to continue demanding accountability and transparency in the management of institutions, emphasizing that Nigerians deserve to know the truth about alleged corrupt practices under Kyari’s leadership.
