LEGIT NG
President Muhammadu Buhari has broken his silence over the recent court ruling that reinstated Ifeanyi Ararume as the Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).
Ararume, who was dismissed on January 17, 2023, filed a lawsuit in court, alleging that his dismissal was unlawful, unconstitutional, and violated the CAMA statute that established the NNPCL.
Punch reports that in addition, he requested that the court issue an order restoring him to his position and demanded N100 billion in restitution for the losses he sustained on a national and international scale.
Legit.ng reported that Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court approved his request and asked Buhari to pay him N10 billion damages.
Buhari reacts to Ararume
Speaking on the judgment in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President noted that he is yet to receive a formal copy of the ruling
“However, Buhari called for calm from all parties involved in the matter and affirmed that due judicial process would be followed.
Although the NNPCL has already taken steps to appeal the decision, Buhari stressed that his administration respects the rule of law and will take no action outside it to resolve the matter.
