The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that it will continue its investigation into Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past Authority Chief Executive and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), despite the withdrawal of the petition against him.
The ISPC revealed that it received a letter dated January 5, 2026, titled ‘Notice of Withdrawal of Petition against Engineer Farouk Ahmed,’ from Dr. O.J. Onoja, SAN and Associates, legal counsel to Alhaji Aliko Dangote.
The Commission’s opinion was delivered in a statement signed by its Spokesperson and Head of Media and Public Communications, Okor Odey, late Wednesday night.
According to the ICPC, the letter informed the Commission that the petitioner had withdrawn the petition dated December 16, 2025, in its entirety and that another law enforcement body had taken over the case.
Odey said, “The letter from O.J. Onoja SAN states that the petitioner has withdrawn the petition dated 16th December, 2025, submitted against Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past ACE/CEO of the NMDPRA, in its entirety and that another law enforcement agency has taken over.
“The ICPC wishes to state categorically that in line with the provisions of sections 3(14) and 27(3) of its enabling act, the investigations in the interest of the Nigerian people and the Nigerian state have already commenced and are presently ongoing.
“The ICPC will therefore continue to investigate this matter in line with its statutory mandate and in the interest of transparency, accountability, and the fight against corruption for the benefit of Nigeria.”
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to carrying out its duties in the fight against corruption, insisting that the investigation would be conducted in accordance with the law and in the best interests of the Nigerian state.
