The controversy deepened after the Senate leadership intervened to overturn a motion by its Public Accounts Committee recommending an arrest warrant for Kyari. The directive was quashed following procedural objections raised at plenary, which also led to a public retreat by Senator Adams Oshiomhole. Oshiomhole, who had previously demanded enforcement measures and openly criticized the national oil company’s management, ultimately walked back his stance during subsequent parliamentary proceedings. Mele KyariMeanwhile, Kyari remains outside the country, citing an undisclosed medical condition as the reason for his inability to honour legislative invitations. The perceived reluctance to compel accountability has fueled allegations among observers that the leadership of the National Assembly may have been compromised.