Dangote corruption petition hits EFCC as Aliko Dangote seeks fresh probe of ex-NMDPRA chief Farouk Ahmed over alleged abuse of office
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, has filed a fresh corruption petition against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja on Friday.
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The Dangote corruption petition was submitted through Dangote Industries’ legal team, according to a statement released by the Dangote Group media office and made available to journalists.
The petition follows Dangote’s recent withdrawal of a similar complaint filed before the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, which accused Ahmed of allegedly spending five million dollars on his children’s secondary education in Switzerland.
Despite the withdrawal, the ICPC had stated that it would continue its investigation into the allegations.
Dangote’s legal representatives said the decision to approach the EFCC was a strategic move aimed at accelerating the prosecution process, citing the commission’s specialised mandate in handling financial crimes.
In the petition signed by lead counsel, Dr O.J. Onoja, Dangote urged the EFCC to investigate allegations of abuse of office and corrupt enrichment against Ahmed and to prosecute him if found culpable.
The petition stated that Dangote would provide evidence to substantiate the claims of financial misconduct and impunity levelled against the former regulatory chief.
It further referenced recent judicial precedents affirming the courts’ willingness to punish proven corruption offences, describing the EFCC as strategically positioned to lead the investigation.
Dr Onoja specifically called on the EFCC Chairman, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, to ensure a thorough probe of the allegations and to pursue prosecution where a prima facie case is established.
Neither Farouk Ahmed nor representatives of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority had responded publicly to the petition at the time of filing this report.
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The development adds a fresh layer to an already high-profile dispute, underscoring renewed scrutiny of public officials and the use of anti-graft institutions to enforce accountability.
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
