ICPC continues probe into NMPRA DG allegations despite Dangote’s withdrawal of Case

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that it will continue with the allegations against the Director General of Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority ( NMPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed.

In a statement signed by John Okor Odey,
Spokesperson/Head Media and Public Communications of the Commission said it has receipt of a letter dated January 5, 2026, titled “Notice of Withdrawal of Petition against Engineer Farouk Ahmed,” submitted to the Commission by Dr. O.J. Onoja, SAN and Associates, legal counsel to Alhaji Aliko Dangote.

According to the statement the letter from O.J Onoja SAN, states that the petitioner has withdrawn the petition dated 16th December, 2025, submitted against Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past ACE/CEO of the NMDPRA in its entirety and that another law enforcement agency has taken over.

The ICPC wishes to state categorically that in line with the provisions of sections 3(14) and 27(3) of its enabling Act, the investigations in the interest of the Nigerian people and the Nigerian state have already commenced and are presently ongoing.

The ICPC will therefore continue to investigate this matter in line with its statutory mandate and in the interest of transparency, accountability and the fight against corruption for the benefit of Nigeria.