Farouk Must Go Protesters Maintain Sit Out at ICPC, Demand Investigation of NMDPRA Boss
- Concerned Young Professionals Network has petitioned the ICPC, alleging that NMDPRA CEO Engr. Farouk Ahmed diverted over $5 million in public funds
- The group also called for a probe into diesel import permit issuance, citing concerns over alleged corruption and abuse of power
- The protesters are calling for a special investigative panel comprising the EFCC, ICPC, and Code of Conduct Bureau to examine all financial records
FCT, Abuja- The protest demanding the investigation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), entered its second day at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
The Concerned Young Professionals Network is calling for a thorough investigation into Ahmed’s alleged corruption, abuse of power, and regulatory compromise.
The protests demanding the investigation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the NMDPRA, entered its second day at the ICPC office
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TheTalk.NG gathered that the group addressed a petition to ICPC, the petition, which was signed by Comrade Innocent Ofonyi, national president of the group, alleging that Ahmed diverted over $5 million in public funds.
The petition raised concerns about Ahmed’s financial dealings and potential conflict of interest.
Furthermore, the group accused Ahmed’s leadership of regulatory compromise, particularly in the issuance of permits for the importation of diesel with high sulphur content, which is harmful to the environment and public health.
“Investigate all permits granted under his leadership, particularly for fuel imports, and review them for irregularities. Take appropriate actions based on the findings of the investigation.”
“We believe that these actions are necessary to restore public trust in the NMDPRA and ensure accountability in the management of public resources.“
The petition called for a thorough investigation into Ahmed’s financial dealings and any potential conflict of interest in his official capacity.
“Questions abound about his financial dealings, and it is imperative that these issues are thoroughly investigated,” the petition read.
Protesters demand investigative panel
The protesters demanded a special investigative panel comprising the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Code of Conduct Bureau to examine all financial records linked to Ahmed.
“Set up a special investigative panel comprising the EFCC, ICPC, and the Code of Conduct Bureau to examine all financial records linked to Engr. Ahmed and his family.
Protesters occupy AGF, ICPC, CCB offices
TheTalk.NG previously reported on Monday, June 23, that protesters from the Situation Room for Oil Sector Reforms are demanding the immediate resignation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the NMDPRA, for alleged misappropriation of over $5 million in public funds.
The protesters stormed the offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation, ICPC, and Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Abuja to make their demand.
The protesters alleged that Ahmed used the money to fund his children’s education in elite institutions abroad, including the European University in Montreux and Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland.
Source: TheTalk.NG
