From :Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
Amidst mounting concerns and widespread allegations of corruption, incompetence, use of government agency to advance political interest, the Nigerian Youth Network for Development (NYND) has again demanded for the immediate termination of the appointment of Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited(NNPCL).
These calls for action find resonance in the deeply troubling allegations that have surfaced against Mr. Kyari and the growing belief that his continued tenure poses a significant threat to the nation’s interests.
A statement jointly signed by Alh. Musa Abdullahi Daura national Chairman and Chidiebere Ebuka national Secretary averred that the barrage of negative allegations against Mr. Kyari ranges from claims of gross misconduct to allegations of abuse of power, financial impropriety wherein he paid himself gratuity and some of his colleagues running into billions of Naira, incompetence and creation of artificial fuel scarcity with corresponding increase in price despite the subsisting subsidy regime at play then, thereby constituting threat to the election bid of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The group further said, these allegations have raised serious concerns about his ability to uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and effective governance that are vital to the overall success of NNPC and Nigeria’s economy.
“One of the primary concerns is the alleged involvement of Mr. Kyari in several shady deals within the petroleum sector, including illicit security contract to Ex Militant Tompolo, and the mismanagement of public funds. Such weighty allegations cannot be properly investigated with him on the saddle, if proven true, would undoubtedly undermine the trust of the Nigerian people and damage the reputation of the NNPC, hindering efforts towards economic growth, stability, and foreign investment.
“In addition to the financial impropriety allegations, there have been serious questions raised regarding Mr. Kyari’s leadership capabilities. The NNPC, being one of the most significant economic entities in Nigeria, requires a leader who can navigate the challenges of the ever-evolving global energy landscape.”
