The Digest:
Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has withdrawn a corruption petition he filed with the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission against former NMDPRA Chief Executive Farouk Ahmed. The petition, alleging embezzlement and diversion of public funds, was pulled after another government agency took over the matter, though the ICPC says it will continue its own investigation.
Key Points:
- Aliko Dangote withdrew his ICPC petition against ex-NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed
- The petition accused Ahmed of using his office to embezzle and divert public funds
- Dangote’s lawyer, SAN Ogwu Onoja, formally withdrew the complaint
- ICPC spokesperson confirmed the withdrawal but said the agency will continue investigating
- The anti-graft body stated ongoing investigation aligns with its mandate for transparency
- The petition was filed in December 2025 with claims of substantial evidence
- Withdrawal followed another government agency taking over the case
Sources: Daily Trust, ICPC
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