The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu intends to maintain a hands-off approach regarding the corruption allegations involving Farouk Ahmed, the former head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. Following Ahmed’s resignation amid accusations of misconduct from Aliko Dangote, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that anti-corruption bodies like the EFCC and ICPC operate independently and are responsible for fulfilling their legal mandates without executive interference. This statement served as a response to public outcry on social media, where critics argued that a quiet resignation without subsequent arrest or prosecution undermines national integrity. Onanuga dismissed these concerns as being based on a misunderstanding of government operations, asserting that it is now up to the autonomous investigative agencies to determine the next course of action rather than the President.
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