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Protesters Occupy AGF, ICPC, CCB Office to Demand Immediate Resignation of NMDPRA Boss

by Olakunle Olasanmi
2 months ago
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Protesters from the Situation Room for Oil Sector Reforms occupied the offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Abuja on Monday to demand the immediate resignation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

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The protesters accused Ahmed of allegedly turning his office into a personal estate.
Led by its convener, Dan Okwa, the protesters claimed that Ahmed’s actions were not only unethical but also that he should be held accountable for them.

The protesters’ demands include Ahmed’s immediate suspension, coordinated investigations by relevant agencies, subpoena of financial records, and prosecution with full asset recovery, if allegations are proven.

“The allegations against him are grave, and keeping him in office while investigations are pending threatens the probe’s integrity. He can tamper with records, intimidate staff, and obstruct justice. Suspension is the only ethical response.

“Secondly, we demand coordinated investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Code of Conduct Bureau. These agencies must work together, not in isolation.

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“They must scrutinise every asset declaration submitted by Engr. Ahmed, review the foreign exchange records used for tuition payments, and examine the regulatory decisions issued under his tenure. This must include a forensic audit of all licenses granted to companies with known ties to his family.

“Thirdly, we demand the subpoena of financial and educational records related to his children’s schooling abroad. Let the schools be contacted. Let every tuition invoice, accommodation receipt, and travel itinerary be reviewed. Let the banks produce the records. Let the truth emerge — did public money fund this, and if so, through which channels? Nigerians deserve to know!

“Fourthly, we demand prosecution and full asset recovery if these allegations are proven. Every property, account, or investment obtained with misappropriated funds must be confiscated. The law is clear. If found guilty, he should be removed from public service and prosecuted under the Criminal Code, the ICPC Act, the Money Laundering Prohibition Act, and the Code of Conduct Bureau Act. We are not looking for scapegoats — we are looking for justice. No more closed-door settlements. No more soft landings.

“Finally, we demand urgent and far-reaching reforms within the NMDPRA. This scandal reveals a deeper rot in the system. The agency must undergo a complete operational audit. Regulatory decisions must be digitally tracked, procurement procedures must be published online, and appointments must undergo rigorous vetting.”

They vowed to continue protesting until justice is served and reforms are implemented within the NMDPRA to prevent similar scandals in the future.


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