A civil society organisation, the Coalition for Change and Transparency (CCT), has urged Senator Abdul-Aziz Abubakar Yari (Zamfara West) to step aside from his legislative duties following concerns over his appointment as chairman of Geregu Power Plc.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the group said the appointment raises questions about possible conflicts of interest, given Yari’s position as a serving senator.
The call comes amid reports that Ma’am Energy recently acquired a majority stake in Geregu Power Plc, after which Senator Yari was named chairman of the company’s board.
CCT said the development has sparked public debate over compliance with Nigeria’s Code of Conduct for public officers, particularly regarding the involvement of serving lawmakers in private sector leadership roles.
Speaking for the group, its spokesperson, Comrade Agboola Tunde, said the issue goes beyond personalities and touches on institutional integrity.
“The concern is about public confidence and transparency,” Tunde said, calling on oversight bodies, including the Code of Conduct Bureau and relevant regulators, to review the appointment and provide clear guidance.
The group also urged the Senate to address the matter proactively to safeguard the credibility of the legislature.
As of the time of filing this report, Senator Yari has not responded publicly to the concerns raised.
