An investigation by Observers Times into the alleged abduction and forced resignation of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Bayo Ojulari, has found the claims to be false. Our team confirmed that Ojulari was seen carrying out his normal duties at the NNPCL Towers in Abuja on Monday morning.
The rumors, which started circulating on Friday via an online medium, claimed that top officials from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had abducted the GCEO and forced him to resign. However, staff at the NNPCL expressed amusement at the story, stating it was a new high for the country’s growing fake news industry.
“When the former management was removed, it didn’t take more than a press statement or a post on X to achieve that,” said a source who wished to remain anonymous. “So, to say it took the combined effort of the DSS and EFCC to remove a government appointee is just ridiculous.”
Our sources confirmed that Ojulari had worked from home over the weekend and resumed his duties at the office around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, contradicting the online reports entirely. This incident underscores the importance of verifying information from reputable sources before drawing conclusions. Observers Times will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
