By Nkechi Eze
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that it will continue its investigation into the petition filed by Alhaji Aliko Dangote against Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past ACE/CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
In a statement, ICPC Spokesperson J. Okor Odey disclosed that the Commission received a letter dated 5 January 2025 from Dr. O.J. Onoja, SAN and Associates, legal counsel to Dangote, titled “Notice of Withdrawal of Petition against Engineer Farouk Ahmed.” The letter formally withdrew the petition originally submitted on 16 December 2025, citing that another law enforcement agency has taken over the matter.
Despite the withdrawal, Odey emphasized that, in accordance with Sections 3(14) and 27(3) of the ICPC Act, the Commission had already commenced investigations in the public interest. The ICPC stated that it will continue to pursue the case in line with its statutory mandate, ensuring transparency, accountability, and the fight against corruption in Nigeria.
