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Oshiomhole alleges Akpabio’s daughter got NNPC job without due process <img width="1280" height="720" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/Untitled-design-3-1.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A collage of Oshiomhole and Akpabio" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/Untitled-design-3-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/Untitled-design-3-1.jpg?resize=526%2C296&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/Untitled-design-3-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/Untitled-design-3-1.jpg?resize=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/Untitled-design-3-1.jpg?resize=1140%2C641&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p>Mr Oshiomhole has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s daughter secured an NNPC job outside n…

Akpabio daughter got juicy position in NNPC without merit - Oshiomhole Senator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s daughter secured a “juicy position” in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC, without following due process. Oshiomhole made the allegation while speaking on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, where he defended his comments on the Senate’s handling of issues relating to the NNPC and a bench warrant issued against former NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. The former Edo State governor also accused Akpabio of having a personal interest in the NNPC, claiming that Kyari facilitated the appointment of the Senate President’s daughter. According to Oshiomhole, information available to him suggested that the appointment was not made through the normal recruitment process. “Myself inclusive. The second is my response to the former chief financial controller of NNPC, whose tenure the investigation covers, who pointedly said to the committee that it is you people. And now I know that the Senate President said his daughter was taken by Mele Kyari and put in a, well as Nigerians we say, in a juicy position t…

Oshiomhole Alleges Akpabio's Daughter Got NNPC Job Without Due Process By Sabiu Abdullahi Senator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that the daughter of Senate President Godswill Akpabio secured a position in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) without going through the proper recruitment process. The former Edo State governor made the claim during an appearance on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye. He spoke while defending his remarks on the Senate’s handling of matters involving the NNPC and the bench warrant issued against former NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. Oshiomhole further alleged that Akpabio had a personal interest in issues concerning the state-owned oil company. He claimed that Kyari played a role in the appointment of the Senate President’s daughter. According to the senator, information available to him indicated that the employment did not follow the standard procedure used for recruitment. “Myself inclusive. The second is my response to the former chief financial controller of NNPC, whose tenure the investigation covers, who pointedly said to the committee that it is you people. And now I know that the Senate President sai…

Akpabio's Daughter Got NNPC Position Without Merit - Oshiomhole Senator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio had a personal interest in matters relating to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), claiming that Akpabio’s daughter benefited from a senior appointment allegedly facilitated by former NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. The former Edo State governor made the allegations during an appearance on the Mic On Podcast hosted by journalist Seun Okinbaloye, where he defended his controversial comments on the Senate’s handling of investigations involving the state-owned oil company and the issuance of a bench warrant against Kyari. Oshiomhole insisted that his earlier remarks reflected his personal views rather than an official position of the Senate. However, he maintained that the oil sector had long been plagued by favouritism and family influence. According to him, information available to him suggested that Akpabio’s daughter was appointed to a desirable position within the NNPCL outside the normal recruitment process. While stopping short of providing evidence to support the claim, Oshiomhole argued that such all…

Akpabio's Daughter Got Juicy Position in NNPC Without Merit – Oshiomhole Senator Adams Oshiomhole has publicly alleged that the daughter of Senate President Godswill Akpabio obtained a high-profile position at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) without going through standard recruitment procedures or possessing the necessary merit. Speaking on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, Oshiomhole defended his earlier strong criticism of the NNPC during a Senate probe into alleged financial irregularities spanning billions of naira. He tied the nepotism claim to the broader controversy surrounding former NNPC Group CEO Mele Kyari. “And now I know that the Senate President said his daughter was taken by Mele Kyari and put in a, well as Nigerians we say, in a juicy position that he probably didn’t merit,” Oshiomhole stated. The Edo North senator suggested the appointment bypassed normal interviews and due process, accusing Akpabio of having a personal stake in the oil company. He broadened the allegation, claiming nepotism is widespread at NNPC, with officials routinely placing relatives, children, uncles, cousins, and in-laws in top roles, effectively t…

Oshiomhole Hits Akpabio, Alleges Ex-NNPC Boss Employed Senate President ... Senator Adams Oshiomhole accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of personal interest in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Oshiomhole defended his comments regarding NNPC staff, asserting the Senate's apology was unnecessary The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker believes Akpabio's actions are aimed at undermining his Senate Presidency ambitions Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - Senator Adams Oshiomhole alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has a personal interest in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited Oshiomhole alleged that former NNPC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mele Kyari employed Akpabio’s daughter in a juicy position she probably didn't merit. Tensions rise as Oshiomhole questions Akpabio's influence over NNPC. Photo credit: Adams Oshiomhole/Godswill Obot Akpabio Source: Twitter He stated this while reacting to the Senate’s decision to disown Mele Kyari's arrest warrant. From breaking news to vi…