Protesters Occupy CCB, ICPC Offices, Demand Immediate Sack of NMDPRA Boss, Give Reasons

Protesters Occupy CCB, ICPC Offices, Demand Immediate Sack of NMDPRA Boss, Give Reasons

  • In a significant twist of events, some angry Nigerians took to the streets, demanding the immediate sack and prosecution of Engr. Farouk Ahmed, the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)
  • They accused NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed of diverting over $5 million in public funds for personal use
  • Dr. Emmanuel Agibi and Olayemi Isaac, conveners of the protest, shared details of the allegations

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Abuja, FCT - Protesters have maintained their daily sit-out at the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) offices for the eighth day, demanding the immediate sack and prosecution of Engr. Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

Protesters demand immediate sack of NMDPRA boss
Protesters have taken over CCB, ICPC offices, demanding the sack and prosecution of NMDPRA boss over alleged $5 million tuition. Photo credit: Dr. Emmanuel Agibi and Olayemi Isaac
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The protesters allege that Farouk Ahmed diverted over $5 million in public funds for personal use. The protesters are also concerned about Ahmed's leadership, which they claim has been marked by regulatory compromise, particularly in the issuance of permits for the importation of diesel with high sulphur content, harmful to the environment and public health.

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Dr. Emmanuel Agibi and Olayemi Isaac, convener of the protest, expressed their concerns about the allegations, stating:

Engr. Farouk Ahmed
Protesters have called on the federal government demanding an investigations over the allegations slammed against NMDPRA boss Engr. Farouk Ahmed. Photo credit: Engr. Farouk Ahmed
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"The allegations against Engr. Farouk Ahmed are serious and demand immediate action.
"We won't let him continue to abuse his office and undermine the integrity of the NMDPRA. The protesters won't back down until Engr. Farouk Ahmed is brought to justice.
"We'll continue to occupy the CCB and ICPC offices until our demands are met."
"The stench of corruption from the NMDPRA is unbearable. If the Attorney General, ICPC, or CCB refuses to act, then they are complicit in the cover-up of a scandal that disgraces every law-abiding Nigerian."
"The allegations point to a collapse of accountability in public governance. If the Petroleum Industry Act is to mean anything, those enforcing it must be held to the highest standards."

The protesters demand that the authorities initiate a thorough investigation into the allegations against Ahmed, set up a special investigative panel to examine all financial records linked to Ahmed and his family, investigate all permits granted under his leadership, and take appropriate actions based on the findings of the investigation.

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A group of 22 civil society organisations praised Ahmed’s exceptional leadership and reforms in the petroleum sector.

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.

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