NBA Calls For Investigation After Ahmed Farouk’s Resignation As NMDPRA MD

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for an investigation into corruption allegations against Ahmed Farouk, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

KanyiDaily recalls that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote had accused Farouk of corruption and economic sabotage, urging authorities to look into the claims.

Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today”, NBA President Afam Osigwe said the probe is important even though Ahmed has resigned.

“It will be unfair for me to take sides with any of the sides. The matter has become embarrassing for public officials and the government,” Osigwe said.

“The ICPC indicated that they will investigate the allegation. Let it not be that these allegations were used to get rid of a person.

“Let there be a proper investigation so that the man clears his name, or it is proved that he was actually corrupt or guilty of the allegations against him.”

KanyiDaily recalls that Ahmed Farouk as NMDPRA MD after Aliko Dangote petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), requesting Ahmed’s arrest, investigation, and prosecution.

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