‘Endured 11 years of trauma’ – Ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani speaks after court acquits her

Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, has expressed her relief following her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court in London on charges of bribery. The court dismissed five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, which had been brought against her by British prosecutors. In her statement to News Central, Alison-Madueke described the past 11 years as traumatic for herself and her family, highlighting the emotional toll the legal proceedings have taken on them, including her elderly mother and son. She expressed gratitude for the court's decision and reflected on the challenges faced during this prolonged period.

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