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2027: Why NNPCL has become target in power struggle – Analyst
An Abuja-based journalist and author, Bonaventure Phillips Melah, has said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Bayo Ojulari, are being unfairly targeted by political actors as part of a wider strategy to weaken President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Melah made the statement in an article titled “2027, NNPCL and the Gathering of Termites”, where he argued that as the 2027 elections approach, some politicians have shifted focus from genuine criticism to deliberate attempts to frustrate Tinubu’s key appointees.
“The most attractive vocation in Nigeria today, is to attack Tinubu and pour tar on his administration; and this would continue, even get worse. as 2027 draws closer. The idea is to attack the president, either directly, or send the missiles against his loyal aides and appointees, especially those manning strategic ministries, departments and agencies that are seen as critical to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The overall mission is simple- Muffle and diminish the President’s positives and in the process, impact the government’s public perception in order to achieve the regime change project in 2027.
“In the ongoing anti-Tinubu war, the President’s First Eleven, must be attacked relentlessly and ferociously, as a way to either prod Tinubu to sack them or cause them enough distraction so that they would fail in their mandate of helping the administration achieve results.
“It is therefore no surprise, that Dr. Bayo Ojulari, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, who assumed office barely three months ago, is on the radar and has become a major prey of the hawks, the termites and the vultures of destruction and enemies of progress.”
According to him, he was chosen purely on merit with the mandate to reform the NNPCL and make it more profitable for the country.
Melah dismissed recent reports alleging that the NNPCL breached due process by hosting a retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, saying the story was deliberately twisted to paint the management in a bad light.
“Are the authors of the so-called ‘exclusive report’ suggesting that before the management of NNPCL or any other government agency travel for official engagement… they should wait until public bidding process is conducted to determine whether they would travel by bus, donkey, boat, train or plane?” he asked.
He further noted that while the NNPCL is being investigated over past contracts related to refinery rehabilitation, Dr. Ojulari was not in charge when those deals were awarded or executed.
“It is neither Ojulari nor his management team that is being investigated,” he clarified.
Melah urged Nigerians to support reformers like Ojulari and give them space to deliver on their responsibilities rather than distract them with politically motivated attacks.
“While we all agree that elected and appointed leaders should be subjected to public scrutiny and make them accountable to the people, well-meaning citizens should take all necessary precautions before drinking the coffee from the double-bellied coffee mug of some critics. This is in view of the well-known fact that a huge number of them are bigoted by either political biases, ethnic and religious prejudices or outright mischief and hatred for Nigeria while some others are ready to do anything for money.
He warned that many of the critics attacking the current administration are the same individuals who contributed in escorting Nigeria to where she is today.
He urged the public not to be swayed by those driven by personal interest or political ambition.
“Dr. Bayo Ojulari and the new management/Board, should be allowed to work without unnecessary distractions, so that we can objectively assess them on the merit of their performances, rather than on preconceived prejudices against NNPCL.”
The David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the Federal High Court judgement that removed its leadership.
The opposition party also disclosed that it had filed an application seeking a stay of execution of the judgement pending the hearing and determination of its appeal.
The party made this known in a statement on Friday, November 6, adding that it had formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the legal steps taken,
The appeal is against the judgement delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 5, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2025, involving Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and the ADC.
The party urged INEC to refrain from taking any further action on the matter until the Court of Appeal has considered the case.
It argued that the application for a stay of execution was yet to be decided and that the electoral commission should not take any step that could affect the outcome of the appeal.
According to the ADC, it expects INEC to respect the ongoing legal process and allow the appellate court to hear the matter before making any decision connected to the judgement.
The statement partly read, “The ADC is exercising its lawful right to appeal. The judgement is now being challenged before a higher court, and the legal process must be allowed to run its course.
“We expect INEC to uphold the law and take full account of the pending proceedings before making any consequential decisions.”
The party also urged its members and supporters to remain calm, insisting that the court judgement would not stop its political activities.
It said its campaigns would continue while it explored all available legal options to defend its position.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark, declaring the caretaker committee that oversaw the party’s affairs illegal and invalidating all decisions taken by the committee.
The judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice Peter Lifu, also affects the presidential primary that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the ADC’s flag bearer for the 2027 general elections.
Atiku, whose name had earlier been published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s presidential candidate, had already selected former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate.
The ruling followed a suit instituted by Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former National Deputy Chairman (North-East) of the ADC, who challenged the process through which the David Mark-led leadership assumed control of the party.
Gombe argued that following the resignation of the party’s former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, he was constitutionally entitled to take over the leadership.
He consequently asked the court to invalidate all actions undertaken by the Mark-led leadership and restrain Senator Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from presenting themselves as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively.
The plaintiff maintained that their emergence violated the ADC constitution and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act.
In suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, the ADC, INEC, Senator David Mark, Aregbesola and Chief Ralph Nwosu were listed as defendants.
Justice Lifu upheld Gombe’s claims and granted the reliefs sought, effectively invalidating the authority of the caretaker committee and decisions taken under its leadership.
The verdict is expected to trigger fresh political uncertainty within the ADC, particularly over Atiku’s presidential ambition and the party’s preparations for the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
However, the party has vowed to challenge the judgment at the appellate court.
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