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Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has spoken following her acquittal on all bribery and corruption charges by a London court, describing the nearly 11-year legal battle as an “arduous” and “traumatic” ordeal for her entire family.
In a video broadcast by News Central on Wednesday, Alison-Madueke expressed gratitude to God and her inner circle for standing by her throughout the prolonged international legal scrutiny.
The former minister, who has resided in the United Kingdom since leaving office in 2015, maintained that she served her country with absolute integrity during her tenure heading the nation’s oil sector.
She said, “I’m just thankful to God. It’s been a very, very arduous and long, almost 11 years. It’s been traumatic not just for me but for my family, for friends, for all those who have stayed and supported, for my 93-year-old mother in Port Harcourt, for my son, and for all those who love us, friends and family.
“We’re surrounded by friends here. So it has been a hard journey.”
“But I tell you this, God will always do as God wills, and God will be God. God is not a man that he should lie. So when he promises you something, he will see it through. It has been almost 11 years since I’ve been here. I did my job to the best of my ability, but like I said, God is not a man that he should lie,” she added.
PUNCH Online reports that Alison-Madueke, was acquitted on Wednesday of six bribery charges following a high-profile corruption trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court.
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Alison-Madueke, who served as minister from 2010 to 2015 under former President Goodluck Jonathan, reportedly faced five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, which she denied.
Prosecutors were also reported to have alleged that the 65-year-old Alison-Madueke, was given “a life of luxury” in London by oil and gas industry figures seeking lucrative contracts in Nigeria, a country that has long struggled with corruption and mismanagement.
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“I’m just thankful to God. It’s been a very, very arduous and long, almost 11 years. But I tell you this, God will always do as God… pic.twitter.com/UbS4bzpHG9
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The PunchIndependentCenter3 days agoNigeria's former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, spoke after being acquitted of bribery and corruption charges in a London court. She described the 11-year legal process as 'arduous' and 'traumatic,' expressing gratitude to God and her supporters. Alison-Madueke emphasized her commitment to serving Nigeria with integrity during her time in office.
Bias read (Center): The article presents Alison-Madueke's statements without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports her perspective on the legal case and her personal reflections without taking a stance on her guilt or innocence, maintaining neutrality in tone and framing.
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Vanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter3 days agoFormer Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was acquitted by a London court of all corruption charges, including bribery and conspiracy to bribe. She expressed relief and gratitude, stating that the process had been emotionally difficult for her and her family. Alison-Madueke emphasized her faith in God during the ordeal.
Bias read (Center): The article presents Alison-Madueke's statement following her acquittal without overtly favoring any political side. It includes direct quotes from the individual involved and does not incorporate commentary or framing that suggests a clear ideological slant. The focus is on the legal outcome and Al
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- court Southwark Crown Court
Vanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter4 days ago London court acquits Alison-Madueke of all corruption chargesDiezani Alison-Madueke, a former Nigerian minister of petroleum resources, was acquitted by a London jury of six bribery charges following a lengthy trial. She was accused of accepting bribes from oil and gas industry figures in exchange for influence over government contracts in Nigeria. Alison-Madueke denied the allegations, claiming she did not take bribes and had no real influence over contract awards. The trial lasted over 46 hours, and the not guilty verdict was seen as a setback for British authorities who investigated her for over a decade. Another defendant, Olatimbo Ayinde, an oil行业执
Bias read (Center): The article presents the facts of the trial without overtly favoring either side. It includes details from both the prosecution's allegations and the defense's claims, providing a balanced account of the legal proceedings. There is no evident editorializing or biased language that would indicate a倾向
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