The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has invited billionaire Industrialist Aliko Dangote to provide further details on his petition against the immediate past of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Officials said is expected to appear before the Commission on Monday, 22 December, 2025 or be represented by his lawyer, Ogwu Onoja (SAN), as investigation formally begins.
The anti – graft agency has set up a Special Panel of Senior Investigators to handle the petition. Source said.
ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN) approved the panel on Friday, signalling the seriousness of the case.
Investigators have asked Dangote to submit documents and other materials to support the allegations outlined in his petition.
Dangote in his petition accused the former NMDPRA Chief of corruption and misuse of public funds. He alleged that Ahmed spent over $7 million on the education of his four children at elite school in Switzerland.
The petition also accused Ahmed of economic sabotage, Dangote claimed regulator undermined local refining by colluding with foreign fuel importers through continuous issuance of petroleum import licences.
Ahmed has since resigned his position. However, ICPC Officials said the resignation would not stop the probe.
“All preparations for the investigation are complete; a senior ICPC source said. “This case affect the public interest, and the Commission will proceed regardless of resignation.
The source explained that Dangote or his legal team must formally adopt the petition before investigation can move forward.
“He who makes me allegations must provide evidence; the source once the petition is adopted, we will isolate the issues and invite Ahmed to respond.
ICPC confirmed that it acknowledged the within 48 hours inline with its internal guidelines. The Commission assured that it would conduct the investigation fairly and without bias.
Official noted that the probe falls under Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act. The criminalise the use of public office to gain an unfair advantage for oneself or associates. Conviction stretches up to five years in prison without option of fine.
The Commission said it remained committed to due process as the investigation unfolds.
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