Observations made by Premium Times show the ICPC says it will continue investigating allegations linked to the former head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, even after the Dangote Group reportedly withdrew its complaint.
The commission said its mandate allows it to pursue potential systemic wrongdoing irrespective of a petitioner’s withdrawal, especially where public interest is implicated.
The inquiry is expected to examine records and decisions linked to the regulator’s tenure in the oil and gas space.
**Echotitbits take:** This stance reinforces the idea that anti-corruption isn’t a private dispute to be settled quietly. Watch for legal actions if investigators identify evidence strong enough to sustain prosecution.
Source: Guardian — https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/icpc-confirms-probe-of-ex-nmdpra-boss-continues-despite-dangote-withdrawal/ 2026-01-08
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