The Digest:
Civil society activists have staged protests at the Abuja headquarters of the ICPC and EFCC, demanding urgent investigation into Aliko Dangote’s allegation that NMDPRA Chief Executive Farouk Ahmed spent over $5 million on his children’s secondary education in Switzerland. The group, Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative, submitted a petition calling for immediate action and transparency.
Key Points:
- The protest followed a petition submitted to the ICPC chairman on December 17.
- Dangote publicly accused Ahmed and claimed to have “incontrovertible evidence.”
- The alleged $5 million translates to over ₦7.2 billion at current exchange rates.
- Protesters carried banners with inscriptions like “ICPC Must Act Now.”
- The CSO criticized the anti-graft agencies for silence over 48 hours after the allegation.
- They stressed the need for prompt action amid Nigeria’s economic hardship.
- The group vowed to monitor developments and sustain advocacy for accountability.
Sources: Daily Post, Tribune
