ICPC confirms receipt of Dangote’s petition against NMDPRA boss

CThe Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that it has received a formal petition from Africa’s foremost industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Alhaji Farouk Ahmed.

The confirmation was contained in an official statement issued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 by the spokesperson of the Commission, Mr. J. Okor Odey.

According to the statement, the petition was submitted to the anti-corruption agency through Alhaji Dangote’s legal representatives earlier in the day.

Odey said, “The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission confirms that it received a formal petition today, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from Alhaji Aliko Dangote through his lawyer. The petition is against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Alhaji Farouk Ahmed”.

The Commission emphasised that the receipt of the petition does not in itself amount to a determination of guilt or wrongdoing, stressing that due process would be strictly followed in handling the matter.

“The ICPC wishes to state that the petition will be duly investigated,” the spokesperson said, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to professionalism, transparency and fairness in the discharge of its responsibilities.

The Commission also used the opportunity to restate its openness to receiving petitions from individuals and organisations, noting that petitions form a key part of its preventive and enforcement mechanisms in the fight against corruption and abuse of office.

The ICPC urged the public to refrain from speculation, emphasising that updates would be communicated through official channels as appropriate. The Commission maintained that its overriding interest remains the promotion of integrity, accountability and public confidence in governance institutions.