Prophet Ayodele calls for dismissal of NNPCL boss Kyari

P Primate Elijah Ayodele, a prominent Nigerian prophet and leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has urged President Bola Tinubu to dismiss Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

This call comes as mounting dissatisfaction surrounds Kyari’s leadership and the ongoing challenges facing Nigeria’s oil refineries.

Primate Ayodele’s request highlights the urgent need for accountability within the country’s petroleum sector, particularly as citizens grapple with the implications of a struggling economy and inadequate energy infrastructure.

The prophet’s appeal reflects widespread frustration over the state of the nation’s refineries, which have long been described as "comatose" due to prolonged operational issues and inefficiencies.

In a related development, the Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Transparency and Accountability has echoed Ayodele's sentiments, pressing for Kyari's immediate removal from office.

The coalition criticized the NNPCL boss for failing to fulfill his commitments to revitalize the nation’s refineries, thereby exacerbating the ongoing fuel crisis that has plagued Nigeria.

The calls for Kyari's ousting come at a time when the Nigerian government faces increasing pressure to address the challenges within the oil and gas sector, which is vital to the nation’s economy. Stakeholders and citizens alike are demanding decisive action to restore confidence in the leadership of the NNPCL and to ensure that the country’s energy needs are adequately met.

As the situation unfolds, the spotlight remains on President Tinubu and his administration to respond to these pressing demands. The outcome of this situation could have significant implications not only for the leadership of the NNPCL but also for the broader landscape of Nigeria's energy sector and its economic future.