Clerics, lawyers join protest against NMDPRA boss
The third day of protests against Engr. Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has seen the involvement of more Nigerians, including religious clerics and lawyers. The protesters led by Dan Okwa and Bishop Abel King among others are demanding Ahmed’s immediate removal and a thorough […]
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The third day of protests against Engr. Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has seen the involvement of more Nigerians, including religious clerics and lawyers.
The protesters led by Dan Okwa and Bishop Abel King among others are demanding Ahmed’s immediate removal and a thorough investigation into allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and regulatory compromise.
The protesters, led by the Concerned Young Professionals Network, have called on the Attorney General of the Federation to initiate a thorough investigation into the allegations and set up a special investigative panel to examine Ahmed’s financial records.
They are also demanding that all permits granted under his leadership be reviewed for irregularities.
“The allegations against Engr. Farouk Ahmed are serious and warrant a thorough investigation. We demand that the authorities take immediate action to restore public trust in the NMDPRA and ensure accountability in the management of public resources,” said Dan Okwa, National President of the Concerned Young Professionals Network.
“We will not back down until Engr. Ahmed is held accountable for his actions. The Nigerian public deserves transparency and accountability from its leaders, and we will continue to demand justice.
“The involvement of religious clerics and lawyers in our protest shows that this is not just a matter of concern for young professionals, but a national issue that requires collective action. We will continue to protest until Engr. Ahmed is removed and the necessary investigations are carried out”.