Senator Adams Oshiomhole has sparked controversy after celebrating the removal of Farouk Ahmed, saying the former official “needed to be hanged” for opposing job creation in Nigeria.
In a video clip making rounds online, Oshiomhole added that anyone who opposes job creation while preferring importation “doesn’t deserve to live,” and revealed he intended to drink in celebration of Farouk’s removal.
The remarks come in the wake of Farouk Ahmed’s resignation from his position, which followed earlier reports by Streetnet that businessman Aliko Dangote alleged Farouk spent $5 million yearly on his children.
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Dangote also petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the alleged misuse of funds.
Oshiomhole’s comments have drawn widespread attention on social media, highlighting the intense public debate over accountability and job creation.
The senator’s statement underscores his firm stance on policies that foster local employment and economic growth, further fueling discussions on Farouk Ahmed’s alleged actions while in office
I celebrate the removal of Farouk Ahmed last night. He needed to be hanged. Anyone who opposes job creation in Nigeria while preferring importation doesn’t deserve to live. I’m still going to drink tonight because of Farouk’s removal.
– Sen. Adams Oshiomhole pic.twitter.com/cdn38TC1Py
— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) December 18, 2025