The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that it has received a petition against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed.
Nigerian Newssphere reports that the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, submitted the petition to the anti-graft agency over allegations of corruption involving the NMDPRA boss. The petition, filed through Dangote’s legal representative, reportedly calls for the arrest and prosecution of Ahmed.
Confirming the development in a brief statement, ICPC spokesperson, John Odey, said the commission received the petition on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and assured that it would be thoroughly investigated.
“The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) writes to confirm that it received a formal petition today, Tuesday, 16th December, 2025, from Alhaji Aliko Dangote through his lawyer,” Odey said.
“The petition is against the CEO of the NMDPRA, Alhaji Farouk Ahmed. The ICPC wishes to state that the petition will be duly investigated.”
Nigerian Newssphere also reports that Dangote formally filed the petition against Ahmed on Tuesday.
