Oshiomhole To Akpabio: NNPC Under Kyari Gave Your Daughter Juicy Position Without Due Process

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has defended his controversial remarks during the Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) investigative hearing into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), insisting that he never described the oil company as a “house of thieves” while alleging that Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s daughter was appointed to a lucrative position in the company without following due process.

Speaking in an interview with Seun Okinbaloye’s Podcast, MIC On, aired online on Sunday, the Edo North Senator responded to the Senate’s decision to distance itself from comments he made during the committee hearing and to nullify a warrant of arrest issued against former NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Mele Kyari.

“My response to the former chief financial controller of the NNPC, whose tenure the investigation covers, who pointedly said to the Senate directly that it is you people,” he said.

“And now I know the Senate President said his daughter was taken by Mele Kyari and put in, as Nigerians would say, a juicy position that she probably didn’t merit,” Oshiomhole stated.

According to him, his criticism was directed at what he described as widespread nepotism within the oil company.

NDC Establishes Code Of Conduct For Obi, Kwankwaso, Others

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has said a comprehensive Code of Conduct to be established for all party officials and candidates ahead of 2027 general elections.

The statement issued by the NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, on Monday stated that to this end, a committee has been constituted under the leadership of the National Legal Adviser to develop the framework and guidelines.

The full statement reads:

PRESS STATEMENT

OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY,
NIGERIA DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC)

Second NEC Resolutions: NDC Takes Major Steps Towards Institutionalization

1. The NDC is committed to building the party as a strong and enduring institution, with emphasis on party supremacy. The programs, policies, and appointments (except personal staff) of all governments elected on the platform of the party must be made in consultation with the party structure.

The party remains supreme, and members are expected to align their personal interests and agendas with those of the party.

2. All affiliated groups and NGOs shall operate under the guidance and control of the party and must not function in parallel with, or independently of, the party structure.

3. A comprehensive Code of Conduct shall be established for all party officials and candidates. To this end, a committee has been constituted under the leadership of the National Legal Adviser to develop the framework and guidelines.

4. A National Reconciliation Committee has been inaugurated to reconcile all aggrieved members of the party.

5. The NDC is being built as an institution, not a personality cult, political movement, or Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be used and discarded.

Members are encouraged to remain committed to the party and contribute to its growth and sustainability for generations to come.

At all times, and for all candidates and aspirants, total allegiance must be to the party and the national interest.

On financial probity, the party will enforce strict accountability in the management of party resources by all officers, and party funds must be used strictly for party business.

For candidates, there must also be strict accountability for all funding received. Monies sourced by candidates at all levels, and contributions made by candidates to campaign accounts, must be fully disclosed to the party at the appropriate levels (local government, state, zonal, and national). Such funds must be received through dedicated party campaign accounts, including presidential and governorship campaign accounts of the party, as applicable.

Signed:

Osa Director
National Publicity Secretary
7th June, 2026

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after securing 459,393 affirmation votes at the party’s primary election held on Thursday.

Governor Sani, who contested as the sole aspirant, received a resounding endorsement from delegates and stakeholders across the state in what party leaders described as a strong vote of confidence in his leadership, performance and political direction.

The primary election, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), drew top APC leaders, elected officials, delegates and supporters across the 23 local government areas of the state.

Announcing the result, Chairman of the Kaduna APC Governorship and House of Assembly Primary Election Committee, Hon. Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu, described the exercise as peaceful, transparent and reflective of the growing unity and internal cohesion within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general election.

The adoption of the affirmation votes was moved by the Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Liman, and was unanimously endorsed by delegates at the venue amid chants and celebrations by party supporters.

Speaking shortly after his affirmation, Governor Uba Sani thanked APC members, stakeholders and the people of Kaduna State for what he described as an overwhelming demonstration of trust and solidarity.

According to the governor, the endorsement represents a renewed mandate to deepen inclusive governance, strengthen security and accelerate development across the state.

“We have made significant progress in restoring peace, strengthening unity and expanding development across Kaduna State through dialogue, inclusion and people-oriented policies. From infrastructure and education to rural transformation and urban renewal, our administration remains committed to improving the lives of our citizens,” he said.

Governor Sani assured residents that his administration would consolidate on the gains already recorded and intensify efforts towards building a more peaceful, prosperous and economically vibrant Kaduna State.