Dangote Allegation: NBA Demands Investigation, Warns Against Political Targeting

Ahmed Farouk, the former managing director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has been accused of corruption. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded an investigation into these claims.

According to reports, Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa, accused Farouk of corruption and economic sabotage, leading to his recent resignation.

Farouk allegedly spent millions of dollars on his children’s secondary school education in Switzerland using “taxpayers'” money, according to Dangote.

President Bola Tinubu and Farouk met briefly before Farouk submitted his resignation.

Despite Ahmed’s departure, the NBA President responded to the news in a Channels Television appearance by saying that an inquiry is still required.

He said that either a thorough inquiry would be the best course of action or the accusation would be interpreted as a plot to remove the former head of NMDPRA.

“It will be unfair for me to take sides with any of the sides,” Osigwe stated.

“The government and public servants now find the situation embarrassing. The claim will be looked into, according to the ICPC. Let’s hope that these accusations weren’t utilized to fire someone.

“Let there be a proper investigation to either clear the man’s name or prove that he was corrupt or guilty of the accusations against him.”