.The Senate on Thursday clarified that it was not responsible for the arrest warrant reportedly issued against former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari.
The upper chamber also dissociated itself from remarks allegedly made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, during a recent hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts.
The clarification comes amid growing controversy over the ongoing investigation into the financial records and transactions of the national oil company.
Reports had indicated that a Senate committee ordered Kyari’s arrest after he failed to appear before lawmakers probing issues linked to NNPCL’s accounts. The development sparked widespread reactions across political and economic circles.
The Senate, however, maintained that the action of the committee should not be interpreted as a decision taken by the entire chamber.
The upper legislative house also distanced itself from comments attributed to Oshiomhole, who was reported to have described the NNPCL in unflattering terms during the committee proceedings.
The remarks drew a swift reaction from the company, which rejected the allegations and defended its corporate reputation.
The latest development highlights the growing tensions surrounding the ongoing scrutiny of the NNPCL’s financial operations, as lawmakers continue their oversight responsibilities.
The Senate is yet to provide further details on the matter, while the investigation into the oil company’s financial records remains ongoing.
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