Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has described the resignation of the former Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, Mr Ahmed Farouk, as vindication and affirmation of Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s claims and accusations.
MURIC also described the resignation of the former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, as an affirmation of Dangote’s claims and accusations.
The group made these declarations via a statement signed by its founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.
The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Friday.
DAILY POST gathered that Dangote had earlier accused Farouk and Komolafe of sharp practices.
Dangote, while addressing a press conference on Monday, alleged that the duo were involved in corruption and economic sabotage.
The duo resigned from their positions on Wednesday. Source
Akintola, in his reaction, described the resignation of the two individuals as an affirmation of Dangote’s accusations and claims regarding their involvement in sharp practices.
In the statement, Akintola maintained that the continuous issuance of licenses for fuel importation into a country that already has more than enough supply is illogical and irrational.
He said, “It is only logical to affirm that Dangote is now vindicated. How can anyone explain a situation whereby Nigeria continues to import fuel after attaining self-sufficiency in fuel supply? The continued issuance of licenses for fuel importation into a country that already has more than enough beats logic.
“Nigeria’s total daily fuel consumption is between 48 and 50 million litres as of 2024 and 2025.
“It therefore amounts to taking coal to Newcastle for a government agency to continue importing fuel into Nigeria. This is where Dangote’s allegation of economic sabotage gains weight and deserves attention.”
