Ayuba Wabba, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday called for thorough investigation into the allegations raised by Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources in the letter sent to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Wabba who stated this during a chat with Labour Editors and Correspondents Association of Nigeria (LEACAN) in Abuja, stressed the need for expedite action on the investigation to enable Nigerians interrogate the process and know the veracity and facts of the issues raised by the Minister.
He said the congress has made it clear that part of the challenges facing the country is how to imbibe the process of good governance, transparency and accountability, adding that some of the issues raised in the Minister’s letter bothers on good governance and accountability.
He said: “The issue is under some investigation and I think there should be an opportunity to interrogate the process and at the end of the day, let us know the veracity and facts of the issue. We have made this issue quite clear and loud that part of our challenges is how we are able to imbibe the process of good governance, transparency and accountability.
“Some of the issues bother on this critical idea of ensuring that there is good governance in place. Our hope is that this issue will be thoroughly investigated and concluded. At the end of the day, let us hear what the issues are as well as the fact of the matter. Once we get the facts, we will then be able to make conclusion.
“I am aware that the process of investigation is on and I am sure that the Presidency will react appropriately since there is a communication on an issue that bothers on good governance.
“The normal thing to be done is for the issue to be addressed through the normal process. Once this type of information is thrown to the public, the normal thing is to have a process through which these issues can be looked into.
“I am aware that the Senate are already investigating the issue and so, the process of that investigation must be concluded so that we can have the fact and be able to make meaningful contributions. Whether the Presidency or the National Assembly, they can investigate because they have the power to do so,” the NLC helmsman noted.
KEHINDE AKINTOLA, Abuja
