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The Digest:

Aliko Dangote has formally petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) against NMDPRA Managing Director Farouk Ahmed, demanding his arrest and prosecution for allegedly spending over $7 million on his children's Swiss education without lawful means.

Key Points:
  • Aliko Dangote submitted a formal petition to the ICPC against NMDPRA MD Farouk Ahmed, accusing him of corruption.
  • The petition demands Ahmed's arrest, investigation, and prosecution for living above his means as a public servant.
  • Dangote alleges Ahmed spent over $7 million to educate four children in Swiss schools over six years, a sum inconsistent with his public sector earnings.
  • He accused Ahmed of using his office to embezzle and divert public funds for private gain.
  • Dangote stated he is prepared to provide evidence to prove allegations of corrupt enrichment and abuse of office.
  • The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Petroleum has also summoned both parties to address the public rift.
  • The NMDPRA has not publicly responded to the latest petition, which follows months of disputes over refinery operations and import licenses.
This move transforms a war of words into a formal legal and institutional battle, testing the mechanisms of accountability for high-ranking public officials.

Sources: Channels TV, Premium Times