During the Senate screening of President Bola Tinubu’s nominees for Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory agencies, former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole made headlines with his forthright remarks.
Addressing nominees for the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Oshiomhole acknowledged their qualifications but stressed that policy decisions are more critical than credentials. He highlighted the urgent need for deliberate state support of local, labor-intensive industries to generate employment opportunities.
Oshiomhole strongly criticized the immediate past leadership, particularly celebrating the removal of Engineer Farouk Ahmed. He condemned Farouk’s policies as detrimental to Nigeria’s prosperity, stating, “Anyone opposed to creating jobs, who prefers importing poverty, does not deserve to live.” He vowed to hold such individuals accountable.
Urging the new nominees to prioritize patriotism and national interest over personal gain, Oshiomhole concluded with a dramatic declaration: “And I’m still going to drink tonight because of the removal of Farouk,” signaling his approval of the President’s decisive action.
Im not sure about celebrating someones removal. It feels a bit harsh. What do you all think?
I cant believe Oshiomhole is celebrating the removal of Farouk Ahmed. Seems like theres more to this story than meets the eye.
I find it concerning how Oshiomhole celebrates someones removal. Is this the kind of leadership we want? #QuestioningLeadership
Wow, the drama never ends with Oshiomhole! Do you think celebrating someones removal is right or just plain ruthless? Lets discuss!
Wow, I cant believe Oshiomhole is celebrating this. Is this really a cause for celebration or just political drama?
Wow, cant believe Oshiomhole is throwing a party over Ahmeds removal. Politics is a crazy world!
Wow, cant believe Oshiomhole is cheering Farouks removal. Wonder whats really going on behind the scenes. Thoughts?