SENATE COMMITTEE THREATENS ARREST WARRANT FOR NNPCL GCEO

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has ordered the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, to appear before it on July 10 to answer questions regarding a staggering ₦210 trillion allegedly unaccounted for between 2017 and 2023.

The Committee issued the directive during a brief session of the committee in Abuja after officials of the NNPCL failed to appear before it as expected.

The session was attended by representatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), and Department of State Services (DSS).

The Senator Ahmed Wadada-led Committee rejected NNPCL's request for a two-month extension, deeming it unacceptable, condemning the absence of NNPCL officials, saying it demonstrated disregard for the committee's summons.

Wadada warned that failure to comply may lead to severe constitutional repercussions, including contempt of the Senate and invocation of constitutional powers to compel attendance.

The committee also warned other agencies, including the FCT High Court and Federal Ministries of Solid Minerals, Steel Development, and Finance, that they may face similar consequences if they fail to appear before the committee next week. 

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