The Senator representing Rivers South East Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Works, Npigi Barinada has presented two petitions from his constituents on the unlawful bombing of an oil mill in Bunu (Tai LGA) and fraudulent changes to the Board of Trustees in Aleto clan in Eleme Local Government Area.

The petion which was submitted on Thursday, May 29, 2025, during Senate plenary at the National Assembly, Abuja is aimed to draw national attention to acts of injustice, loss, and administrative manipulation affecting the peace, economy, and unity of communities in his senatorial district.

He submitted the petitions directly on the Senate floor during plenary and appealed to the leadership for swift investigation while also seeking redress for critical issues affecting constituents in Tai and Eleme Local Government Areas of Rivers State.

The first petition concerns the unlawful bombing of an oil mill factory in Bunu community, Tai LGA, allegedly carried out by military personnel.

Mpigi described the act as one by operatives “unfit for the job,” citing that it resulted in casualties, destruction of livelihood, environmental damage, and potential long-term health risks to residents.

“This kind of military action causes more harm than protection,” he said as he warned that the incident would leave behind a trail of environmental, economic, and social disruptions that could linger for years.

The second petition addressed alleged fraudulent changes to the Board of (Incorporated) Trustees (BoT) of the Aleto clan in Eleme LGA. Senator Mpigi cautioned that such unethical practices could erode traditional leadership structures, threaten community development, and open doors for division and financial mismanagement.

“These practices undermine stability and threaten the identity of the clan,” he said.

While presenting both petitions, Senator Mpigi emphasized that they have no judicial constraints and fall well within the Senate’s purview for intervention. He urged the Senate President and members to act swiftly in protecting the rights and well-being of his constituents.

In response, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, referred the petitions to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions.

He directed that the committee investigate and report its findings back to the Senate within two weeks.