Lawyers Seek Suspension of NNPCL's Dagazau Amid Probe

A group of lawyers has initiated legal proceedings in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, seeking an exparte order for the suspension of Mumuni Dagazau, the Executive Vice President, Downstream, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The suit, marked M/15759/2026, requests the court to determine if Dagazau can lawfully remain in his position while under investigation by the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources for allegations including corruption, money laundering, and abuse of office.

The claimants, Ejike Onukaogu, Gloria Ezeji, Daniel Edeachi, and Akor Friday, argue that temporarily relieving Dagazau of his duties would protect the investigation's integrity and prevent interference. They are also seeking a court order for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend Dagazau during the probe.

The claimants emphasize the need for judicial intervention to ensure fairness and accountability. No hearing date has been set for the suit, which was filed by counsel Samuel Momoh.