Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the reinstatement of Senator Ifeanyi Ararume as the non-executive Chairman of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL.
On Tuesday, a Federal High Court in Abuja reversed the sacking of Ararume.
According to Spokesperson for the President, Femi Adesina, the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation/Minister for Justice is yet to receive a formal copy of the ruling.
“The President has taken note of the judgment by the Federal High Court, Abuja, restoring Senator Ifeanyi Ararume as the non-executive Chairman of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL),” said Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
“We are yet to receive a formal copy of the ruling, but due judicial process will be followed, and NNPCL has already taken steps to go on appeal.
“The Administration respects the Rule of Law, and nothing will be done outside it to resolve the matter, ” the statement continues.
Furthermore, Buhari urged all parties involved to remain calm. “The President called for calm from all sides involved in the matter,” Adesina said.
