The Digest:
NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed has disowned a viral statement attributed to him, clarifying he did not issue any response to Aliko Dangote's allegations. He is instead relying on the ongoing ICPC investigation to clear his name.
Key Points:
- NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed disowned a statement circulating as his response to Dangote's allegations, calling it fake.
- He acknowledged being aware of the "wild and spurious allegations" but opted not to engage in public dispute.
- Ahmed stated he is thankful the matter is now before the ICPC, which provides a chance to "dispassionately distill the issues."
- Aliko Dangote had accused Ahmed of economic sabotage, corruption, and spending over $7 million on his children's Swiss education.
- Dangote submitted a formal petition to the ICPC on Tuesday, demanding Ahmed's arrest and prosecution.
- Ahmed’s position frames the dispute as a legal matter to be resolved by anti-graft authorities, not in the media.
- The NMDPRA had previously declined to comment on the allegations when contacted.
Sources: Premium Times, Vanguard Newspaper
