ICPC Summons Dangote Over Explosive Petition Against Former NMDPRA Chief

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has invited billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote to appear before an investigative panel in Abuja on Monday over a petition he submitted to the agency.

Dangote had petitioned the anti-graft body against Farouk Ahmed, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), alleging corruption and financial misconduct.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quoted a source within the Commission as confirming on Sunday that the ICPC had constituted a special panel to probe the allegations. The source added that the ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, directed the panel to give priority attention to Dangote’s petition.

According to the Commission, Dangote is expected to appear in person or be represented by his lawyer, Ogwu Onoja, SAN, and to present all supporting evidence when the investigation formally begins.

In his petition, Dangote accused Ahmed of corrupt practices, including the alleged misappropriation of public funds and spending millions of dollars on the education of his four children in elite schools in Switzerland. He also alleged that Ahmed sabotaged local refining efforts by colluding with foreign traders and fuel importers through the continued issuance of import licences.

The ICPC has requested that Dangote submit all relevant evidence to aid the investigation.

Although Farouk Ahmed has since resigned his position, the Commission stated that his exit from office does not affect the ongoing probe.

The petition further claims that Ahmed expended more than seven million dollars on his children’s education abroad without proof of lawful income to justify such spending.

Dangote is seeking the arrest, investigation and prosecution of the former NMDPRA chief for allegedly living beyond his means while in public office.

Confirming the development, ICPC spokesperson, John Okor Odey, said the Commission received Dangote’s formal petition on December 16, 2025, through his legal representative.