Senate denies ex-NNPC boss Kyari arrest warrant over N210tn probe, faults Oshiomhole

Nigeria’s Senate has distanced itself from a reported arrest warrant issued against former NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari over the ongoing N210 trillion audit probe.

During Thursday’s plenary, lawmakers clarified that no Senate committee has the authority to issue or execute an arrest warrant without the approval of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and strict compliance with legal procedures, Punch reports.

The Senate also rebuked Senator Adams Oshiomhole for describing the NNPCL as “a bunch of criminals and thieves,” stressing that the remarks did not represent the position of the upper chamber.

Several senators argued that such comments could damage Nigeria’s image and undermine confidence in legislative oversight.

Oshiomhole defended his remarks, saying they were made in response to attacks on lawmakers by NNPCL officials, but indicated he would apologise if the Senate so desired.