Aliko Dangote, the chairman of Dangote Industries through his legal team, has filed a fresh petition against the immediate-past Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, at the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
This was contained in a statement issued by the Dangote Group’s media team on Friday.
Recall that Dangote had earlier petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging that Ahmed spent about $5 million on his children’s secondary education in Switzerland.
Despite that the petition was withdrawn a few days ago, the ICPC had said that it would proceed with its investigation on the matter.
According to a statement, the decision to approach the EFCC followed the withdrawal of the same petition from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, a strategic decision aimed at accelerating the prosecution process.
In the petition, signed by Dangote’s lead counsel, Dr O.J. Onoja, Aliko Dangote called on the EFCC to investigate allegations of abuse of office and corrupt enrichment levelled against Ahmed and to prosecute him if found culpable.
The petition also stated that Dangote was ready to present evidence to substantiate the claims of financial misconduct and alleged impunity.
Onoja also called on the EFCC, under the leadership of its chairman, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, to investigate the allegations against Ahmed and ensure his prosecution if found wanting.
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