NNPC Probe: I’m not a burden, I’m committed to Tinubu’s government, Oshiomhole

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has asserted his commitment to President Bola Tinubu's administration, while simultaneously defending the ongoing probe into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, emphasized that democratic governance necessitates questioning and investigating financial matters.

Speaking from Akure, Oshiomhole dismissed notions that he is a burden to the current government. Instead, he argued that the Senate Committee on Public Accounts has a crucial mandate to scrutinize the audited financial reports of the NNPC. He stressed that issues raised within these reports require thorough investigation to ensure accountability and transparency.

His defense comes amid the Senate's examination of the NNPC's financial dealings. Oshiomhole's stance underscores the principle that robust oversight and critical inquiry are fundamental aspects of a functioning democracy, even when such investigations might touch upon sensitive areas of government operations.

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Says democracy means asking hard questions