The House of Representatives had also called for the investigation of the international oil companies (IOCs) in Nigeria for allegedly conspiring to frustrate the survival of local refineries.
A pro-democracy group, Save Nigeria Proactive Coalition (SNPC) has asked Nigerians to recall members of the House of Representatives who opposed the probes of the heads of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, and of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) Limited, Mele Kyari.
The House of Representatives had also called for the investigation of the international oil companies (IOCs) in Nigeria for allegedly conspiring to frustrate the survival of local refineries.
The House committee had also demanded for the suspension of Farouk Ahmed and Mele Kyari, pending its probe.
In a statement co-signed by the coalition's National President and Secretary General, Arome James Otairu and Bilikus Adamu respectively on Friday, the coalition accused some members of the House of Representatives of allegedly receiving kickbacks to support the oil agencies.
Additionally, the coalition said it would not hesitate to mobilise Nigerians in Abuja, Lagos, and Kaduna against such lawmakers to force them to resign after Kyari and Ahmed must have been shown the way out.
“We are outraged and disappointed by the actions of some so-called 50 lawmakers who rallied support for Mele Kyari and Farouk Ahmed, despite their glaring failures and incompetence in managing the oil industry,” the statement said.
“These members of the National Assembly are masquerading as agents of people, but their actions betray their true allegiance to corruption and mismanagement.
“Their attempt to shield Kyari and Farouq from accountability is a clear indication of their complicity in the massive failure, corruption, and mismanagement that has characterized the oil industry under their watch.
“It is unacceptable that they would prioritise the interests of these failed appointees over the welfare of Nigerians who are suffering from the consequences of their incompetence.
“We warn these lawmakers that their actions will not go unchallenged. Their constituents will not forget their betrayal, and they will be held accountable for their actions.
“We call on Nigerians to begin the process of recalling these lawmakers who have clearly demonstrated that they are not representing the interests of their constituents.
“Their threat to the investigative committee to be impartial is a clear indication of their desperation to cover up the truth.
“We demand that the committee ignores their threats and continues to uncover the truth behind the failures in the oil industry. Nigerians deserve to know the truth, and those responsible must be held accountable.
“Furthermore, we accuse some 12 lawmakers invited by Hon. Billy Osawaru of being in this category. This is a clear case of corruption and abuse of office.
“We demand that Kyari and Farouq resign and go home, or face the wrath of Nigerian masses who will not hesitate to call for their removal. Their continued presence in office is an insult to the intelligence and patience of Nigerians.
“We also call on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to address the crisis in the oil industry. The removal of Kyari and Farouq is a necessary step towards restoring sanity and accountability in the industry.
“Furthermore, we demand and that these dishonourable lawmakers publish their full identities and constituencies within the next 24 hours. We dare them to make this information public and see if Nigerians will not recall them within 21 days.
“Their constituents have the right to know their true representatives and hold them accountable. We are confident that once their identities are revealed, Nigerians will take swift action to recall them."
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