ICPC invites Dangote over 7m dollars school fees claim
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has invited billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote over his petition against the immediate past chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed. Dangote is expected to appear or be represented by his lawyer, Ogwu Onoja, when a formal investigation into the petition begins on Monday. A special panel of investigators was set up on Friday to handle the case, underscoring the importance the commission places on the allegations. ICPC has asked Dangote to submit documents and other evidence to back his claims, stressing that anyone who makes accusations must provide proof or leads for investigators to follow. In the petition, submitted on Tuesday through his lawyer, Dangote accuses Farouk Ahmed of corruption, abuse of office, and living far above his means as a public officer. He alleges […]