A powerful coalition of legal professionals and activists has taken their fight for accountability to the doors of Nigeria's justice ministry, calling for an immediate investigation into alleged financial misconduct during former NNPC chief Mele Kyari's tenure.

Breaking Down the Controversy

Dubious Investment Raises Eyebrows

At the center of the storm is a questionable $400 million investment by Matrix Energy Limited in the Port Harcourt refinery rehabilitation project. This private sector involvement has drawn sharp criticism because:

The Federal Government had already approved $1.5 billion for the same project

No transparent bidding process was followed

The deal has reportedly ballooned into a $2 billion liability for NNPC

Refinery Rehabilitation: Billions Spent, Zero Results

Despite massive investments, Nigeria's refineries remain inoperable:

Mounting Pressure for Accountability

The protesting lawyers have presented a comprehensive demand list:

1. 1 Immediate forensic audit of all refinery rehabilitation funds
2. 2 Public disclosure of all related contracts
3. 3 Judicial inquiry into alleged mismanagement
4. 4 Asset freezes for suspected individuals and entities

Government's Next Move

With public frustration growing over Nigeria's continued reliance on fuel imports despite massive refinery investments, all eyes are on:

• The Justice Ministry's response timeline

Potential involvement of anti-corruption agencies

NNPC's official position on the allegations

Industry analysts warn that failure to properly address these allegations could further erode investor confidence in Nigeria's energy sector reforms.