Following the controversy trailing the activities of the House of Representatives ad-hoc Joint Downstream and Midstream Committee investigating the importation of adulterated petroleum products and non-availability of crude oil for domestic refineries, the leadership has disbanded the committee.

Spokesperson for the House, Akin Rotimi jr who disclosed this in a statement yesterday said a new committee made of honourable members with “Competence, expertise and integrity” will be constituted to complete the assignment.

He said: “Initially tasked with investigating the importation of adulterated petroleum products, the non-availability of crude oil for domestic refineries, and other critical energy security issues, this committee will be succeeded by a newly constituted ad-hoc committee with the same mandate.

“To ensure the efficacy and independence of this investigation, the new committee will consist of honourable members selected for their expertise, competence, and integrity.

“The House remains committed to addressing these vital issues and ensuring thorough oversight. Further details on the new committee’s operations will be provided in due course”.

Recall that the committee members have been fighting over the calls for the sack of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPCL, Mele Kayari and the Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed.

While some lawmakers believed that the duo should be relieved of their assignments, others were backing the officers thereby compromising the neutrality of the committee.

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