Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso commented on Wednesday about the ongoing disagreement between Dangote Refinery management and Nigerian regulatory authorities.

Recall the authorities accused Dangote Refinery of producing sub-standard petroleum products, a claim the company has denied.

Reacting via his X handle, Kwankwaso attributed the controversy to vested interests and warned that it could harm investor confidence in the Nigerian economy.

“The creation of unnecessary fuss around its integrity by some vested interests is very unfortunate, and it stands to undo all the years of hard work to maintain the fragile investor confidence in our economy,” he said.

The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) described Dangote’s refinery as a crucial asset for the nation’s energy needs and economic stability.

He emphasised the importance of protecting the refinery from threats that could undermine its operations.

“I was privileged to visit the magnificent Dangote Refinery, and I was marvelled by the sheer commitment that went into the quality of its establishment. It’s time for us to rally around this National Asset to ensure that the monumental project does not fail.

It cannot fail, and the Nigerian government must understand this by demonstrating fairness and confidence in both domestic and foreign critical investments,” he stated.