Mele Kyari EFCC investigation intensifies as ex-NNPCL boss faces questioning over corruption, says: “I’ve done my part. EFCC must do theirs
Mele Kyari EFCC investigation entered a new phase on Wednesday as the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) was interrogated by the anti-graft agency over allegations of financial misconduct.
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Kyari arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, around 2:15 p.m. and was questioned for several hours over issues bordering on conspiracy, abuse of office, and alleged money laundering during his tenure at the helm of Nigeria’s state oil company.
As he left the EFCC premises, Kyari addressed reporters with a brief but pointed statement:
“I have done my part; the EFCC must do theirs.
When each of us does our duty, without fear or favour, with honour, respect, and commitment, Nigeria moves forward.”
The comments marked his first public response since the investigation began, following a petition by a civil society group, Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law, in April.
The group accused him of multiple financial infractions linked to the operations of the now-commercialised NNPCL.
In August, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja granted the EFCC a 30-day interim freeze order on four Jaiz Bank accounts allegedly linked to Kyari.
The agency had initially sought a 60-day freeze to support ongoing financial tracing efforts.
The judge, ruling on the EFCC’s application, stated:
“I find this application meritorious and hereby grant it as prayed.”
The matter is set to resume on September 23, when the EFCC will present a progress report on its investigation.
According to EFCC investigator Amin Abdullahi, the freeze was essential to prevent tampering with potential evidence and to allow full financial scrutiny. He confirmed that the accounts were flagged based on suspicious transactions.
Kyari, who served as NNPC GMD from 2019 and transitioned into the role of NNPCL head following the company’s incorporation, officially stepped down in July 2025.
His tenure was marked by sweeping reforms, but it has also come under increasing scrutiny in recent months.
Though the EFCC has not yet filed formal charges, sources say the case remains active and the freeze on Kyari’s accounts may be extended if necessary.
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For now, Mele Kyari EFCC investigation remains a key case to watch, potentially setting a precedent for how post-tenure accountability is pursued in Nigeria’s public sector.
