Public Interest Lawyers have dragged the Attorney-General of the Federation and minister of Justice before a High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory, seeking the investigation and criminal trial of Ahmed Farouk, the managing director of Nigerian Midateam and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency, NMDPRA.
Also joined as 2nd and 3rd defendants in the suit are the the Code of Conduct and Ahmed, respectively.
In the suit, the plaintiffs, Incorparted Trustees of Once Love Caring and Foundation and Barrister Reuben Boma, are praying the court for an order, granting g them leave to serve on the respondents, an application for an order of mnadamus compelling the respondents forthwith to initiate criminal charges and take any appropriate action against the 3rd defendant (Ahmed) in view of the alleged diversion of public funds for private benefit an allegations
In the court documents with suit number FCT/HC/1311/117/744/25, the plaintiffs also prayed the court for an order of the court granting leave to commence and initiate an order of mandamus compelling the respondents forthwith to investigate the several petitions, initiate criminal charge and take any appropriate measures against the 3rd defendant in the alleged diversion of funds to private benefit
They also sought an order of the court that on the grant of the above orders herein, same order as granted by the honourable court shall empanel and prompt the 2nd responpents to start the process avaliable and necessary administrative activities on the 3rd respondents.
In the suit dated July 16, 2025 and filed by Barrister S. IhenseIhensenrkhian Jr. the plaintiffs said in the statement of fame t pleaded before the court that there are alleged and credible Media reports that the 3rd respondent has been involved in gross abuse of office and running into millions of dollars.
The plaintiffs further said in the statement of facts before the court, “That the 3rd respondent is alleged to have diverted over $5million United States Dollars of public funds for the private education of four children in elite institutions abroad and all other alleged investigation.
“That the said alleged diversion Constitutes a serious violation of public trust and amounts to embezzlement, misappropriation, and conflict of interest in contrary to the Code of Conduct for Public officars.
“That the allegation have been widely reported in national and international media, with. other documentary alleged news suggesting illicit outflow traceable to accounts linked to or Controlled by him.
“That such conduct, if not thoroughly investigated and prosecuted can erode the confidence in governance and the anti-corruption
“That the 2nd and 3rd respondents despite the public nature of these allegations and availability of alleged evidence, has failed, neglected or conclude any known investigation against the said 3rd respondent.”
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