The former Edo State governor spoke during a tense committee session that focused on allegations of financial mismanagement and accountability issues involving the national oil company.
A dramatic session of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts on Wednesday descended into heated exchanges as Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), declaring that the state-owned oil company had "no reputation" and that its reputation was "for fraud."
Oshiomhole made the remarks while backing a motion calling for the arrest of former Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, over allegations that trillions of naira could not be accounted for during his tenure.
The former Edo State governor spoke during a tense committee session that focused on allegations of financial mismanagement and accountability issues involving the national oil company.
During an exchange with representatives of the former NNPCL chief and the corporation, Oshiomhole dismissed claims that Nigerians wanted employment opportunities in the company because of its reputation.
