‘I opted for silence, let ICPC do their job’ – NMDPRA CEO, Ahmed on Dangote allegation

The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has clarified that he will not engage in public disputes with Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Refinery, over recent allegations.

In a statement issued Wednesday through NMDPRA X account, Ahmed dismissed reports claiming he had responded to Dangote’s claims, saying the purported statement “did not emanate from me.”

“My attention has been drawn to a purported response I was said to have made on the recent allegations against my person. I hereby state categorically that the so-called statement did not emanate from me,” Ahmed said.

Acknowledging the allegations and the public attention they have generated, he explained that he deliberately chose not to engage in public exchanges, citing the sensitive nature of his role as a regulator.

Ahmed noted that Dangote has submitted the matter to a formal investigative body, expressing confidence that due process will objectively examine the issues and clear his name.

“While I am aware of the wild and spurious allegations made against me and my family and the frenzy it has generated, as a regulator of a sensitive industry, I have opted not to engage in public brickbat.

“Thankfully, the person behind the allegations has taken it to a formal investigative institution. I believe that would provide an opportunity to dispassionately distill the issues and to clear my name,” he said.

DAILY POST reports that Dangote had approached the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over claims that Ahmed spent $5 million on his children’s tuition.

The ICPC confirmed receipt of the petition on Tuesday.

‘I opted for silence, let ICPC do their job’ – NMDPRA CEO, Ahmed on Dangote allegation