Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, ICPC, has confirmed receipt of a formal petition from billionaire Aliko Dangote against NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, saying the matter will be investigated in line with the law
‘Will Be Fully Investigated,’ – ICPC Confirms Dangote’s Petition Against NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has confirmed that it has received a formal petition from billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Alhaji Farouk Ahmed.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the commission disclosed that the petition was submitted through Dangote’s legal representatives and was received on December 16, 2025, adding that it would be handled strictly in line with the agency’s statutory mandate.
The development follows public allegations earlier raised by Dangote, who had openly expressed concerns about regulatory decisions affecting Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector before formally approaching the commission.
Dangote first brought the matter into the public domain during a press conference on Sunday, December 14, where he questioned aspects of regulatory actions and decisions impacting the oil and gas industry and made personal allegations against the NMDPRA chief executive.
His remarks immediately ignited widespread debate within industry circles and across social media, intensifying scrutiny of the leadership of the petroleum regulator.
Dangote, whose business portfolio includes Africa’s largest petroleum refinery, has remained a central figure in national discussions around fuel supply, pricing, and regulatory oversight, especially following the removal of petrol subsidy and the restructuring of Nigeria’s oil and gas framework.
The public nature of his accusations against Farouk Ahmed appeared to set the stage for the formal petition now before the ICPC, moving the matter from public exchanges to an official investigative process.
While the specific details of the allegations were not disclosed, the ICPC’s confirmation signals that the petition has been formally acknowledged and will be subjected to due process.
The commission’s spokesperson, John Okor Odey, declined to provide further details, stating that investigations would proceed “in accordance with established procedures and the provisions of the law.” Read More
