Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been acquitted of bribery charges brought against her in the United Kingdom.
A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London found Alison-Madueke not guilty on all six counts after more than 46 hours of deliberations, bringing an end to a closely watched legal case.
The former minister, who served under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, had faced allegations of accepting bribes during her time in public office. However, after considering the evidence presented during the trial, jurors unanimously cleared her of all charges on Wednesday.
The verdict marks a significant development in a case that attracted considerable attention in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom, given Alison-Madueke’s prominent role in Nigeria’s oil sector and public service.
Further details on the court’s ruling and reactions from the parties involved are expected to emerge in the coming days.
More to follow…
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