By PROTESTERS under the banner of the Situation Room for Oil Sector Reforms on Monday stormed the offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Abuja, demanding the immediate resignation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed.
Led by their Convener, Dan Okwa, the protesters accused Ahmed of unethical practices and called for his immediate suspension.
They demanded coordinated investigations by relevant anti-corruption agencies, a subpoena of financial records, and prosecution with full asset recovery if the allegations are substantiated.
“The allegations against him are grave, well-documented, and supported by credible evidence. Keeping him in office while investigations are ongoing is a threat to the integrity of the probe. He has the power to tamper with records, intimidate staff, and obstruct justice. Suspension is the only ethical response,” said Okwa.
The protesters insisted that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the ICPC, and the CCB must collaborate on the probe and not act in isolation.
They further urged the agencies to:
Scrutinise all asset declarations made by Ahmed;
Review foreign exchange records used for tuition payments abroad;
Examine regulatory decisions taken during his tenure, including a forensic audit of all licences issued to companies allegedly linked to his family.
They also called for the subpoena of financial and educational records related to his children’s overseas education.
“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 — was this funded by public money, and if so, through which channels? Nigerians deserve to know,” the group stated.
The protesters demanded that, if found guilty, Ahmed be removed from public service and prosecuted under existing laws, including the Criminal Code, the ICPC Act, the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, and the Code of Conduct Bureau Act.
“Every property, account, or investment acquired with misappropriated funds must be confiscated. We are not seeking scapegoats — we are demanding justice. No more closed-door settlements. No more soft landings,” they asserted.
They concluded by demanding sweeping reforms within the NMDPRA, citing the scandal as symptomatic of deeper institutional rot. These reforms, they said, should include digital tracking of regulatory decisions, transparency in procurement, and rigorous vetting of all appointments.
The protesters vowed to sustain their demonstrations until justice is served and systemic reforms are implemented to prevent future abuse.
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