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ADP Chairman Urges President Tinubu to Resign as Petroleum Minister Over Corruption Concerns
The National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Sani Yabagi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to step down from his role as Minister of Petroleum, suggesting that his dual position is hindering efforts to address corruption in the oil and gas sector.
In an interview with Africa Independent Television (AIT) on Sunday, Yabagi highlighted that Tinubu’s control over the petroleum ministry could obstruct critical investigations into the sector.
According to Yabagi, the president’s resignation from this ministerial role is necessary to ensure a transparent and thorough probe into the alleged fraudulent activities that have plagued the oil industry for years.
Yabagi expressed concern that the president’s continued role as Petroleum Minister sends a troubling message, implying that he might be protecting corrupt elements within the sector.
He stated, “It doesn’t reflect well on him, as it gives the impression that he is shielding those responsible for the widespread corruption in the oil industry.
We all know that corruption in Nigeria is most rampant in this sector, so Tinubu’s direct involvement in it raises serious concerns.”
The ADP chairman went on to explain that having the president oversee the petroleum ministry creates significant challenges for accountability, as it limits the ability of other government institutions, such as the National Assembly, to hold officials accountable.
“For example, when issues arise, the National Assembly can’t effectively summon anyone because the ultimate authority lies with the president himself.
The Minister of State is powerless in this situation because his direct superior is also the president, who holds ultimate power. This makes it difficult to investigate or interrogate any wrongdoing in the sector.”
Yabagi also pointed out the ongoing crisis in the oil and gas sector, characterized by numerous allegations of corruption and mismanagement, which have contributed to persistent fuel shortages and instability in Nigeria.
“This sector is of paramount importance to Nigeria’s economy. It’s clear that there are fraudulent practices, so why is the president, who acknowledges the existence of these issues, preventing thorough investigations? Why are Nigerians being denied the chance to scrutinize what’s happening in the oil industry?”
He emphasized that, due to the president’s involvement, no one in the petroleum industry has been held legally accountable for any wrongdoings.
“No official in the oil sector has been prosecuted because you can’t take legal action against the president, who holds this dual role. This situation must change if we are to see any real progress in fighting corruption in the sector,” Yabagi concluded.
The call for President Tinubu’s resignation as Petroleum Minister comes at a time when Nigerians are facing significant challenges due to the mismanagement of the oil sector, and many believe that greater transparency and accountability are necessary to address these issues.
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.
It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.
JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
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