'I informed your committee of my medical trip' - Kyari denies dodging Senate probe

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Nigeria
PoliticsCrime & Law
'I informed your committee of my medical trip' - Kyari denies dodging Senate probe

Former NNPCL CEO Mele Kyari responded to the Senate's decision to declare him wanted. He stated that he had informed the committee of his inability to appear due to medical treatment abroad. The Senate had issued an arrest warrant for failing to appear before an investigation into alleged unaccounted funds totalling N210 trillion. Later, the Senate distanced itself from the warrant.

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