Farukgate: Is the Rift Fueled by Genuine Corruption Concerns or a Battle for Survival?, by Abba Dukawa The impasse between Aliko Dangote President and former Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited—and Farouk Ahmed, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), raises a critical question: does the rift stem from genuine concerns over regulatory impunity and the alleged diversion of national resources for personal gain, or is it a strategic battle by both sides to protect entrenched interests? The dispute dates back to July 2024, when the NMDPRA...