FCCPC Moves to Drop Case Against MTN Nigeria CEO

The Federal Competition Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is seeking to withdraw a case against MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola and other executives. The case alleged a breach of the FCCPC Act, with accusations of non-compliance with lawful summons and document production requests.

The decision to withdraw the case was made ahead of the scheduled arraignment, citing specific legal provisions empowering the prosecutor to do so. The case withdrawal signifies a shift in the legal proceedings against the MTN executives.