NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed Denies Issuing Response To Dangote’s Allegations

Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has denied issuing a statement circulating under his name in response to allegations made by Aliko Dangote, president and CEO of Dangote Industries Limited.

In a disclaimer released on Wednesday, Ahmed said the statement did not originate from him. He acknowledged being aware of the allegations and the public reaction but emphasized that he had chosen not to respond publicly.

“My attention has been drawn to a purported response I was said to have made on the recent allegations against my person. I hereby state categorically that the so-called statement did not emanate from me,” he said.

Ahmed described the claims against him and his family as “wild and spurious” but said he would not engage in public disputes.

“Thankfully, the person behind the allegations has taken it to a formal investigative institution. I believe that would provide an opportunity to dispassionately distill the issues and to clear my name,” he added.

Dangote had accused Ahmed of economic sabotage and alleged that NMDPRA leadership was frustrating domestic refining by issuing import licences for petroleum products.