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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.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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