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“The charges detail that Alison-Madueke allegedly received cash, chauffeur-driven cars, private jet flights, luxury family holidays, and access to multiple London properties, among other financial incentives… The allegations shed light on the pervasive nature of bribery and its potential to enable serious criminal activities with far-reaching consequences, especially in developing nations.”
Diezanni Allison-Madueke
PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | AUGUST 23, 2023
Former President of OPEC, Diezani Alison-Madueke, is facing bribery charges linked to her tenure as Nigeria’s oil minister, as revealed by the UK National Crime Agency (NCA). Alison-Madueke, the first woman to hold the position of oil minister in Nigeria and the first female president of OPEC, has been on bail since her initial arrest in October 2015. The NCA’s international corruption unit accused her of abusing her power and accepting financial rewards in exchange for awarding multi-million-pound contracts.
The charges detail that Alison-Madueke allegedly received cash, chauffeur-driven cars, private jet flights, luxury family holidays, and access to multiple London properties, among other financial incentives. The allegations shed light on the pervasive nature of bribery and its potential to enable serious criminal activities with far-reaching consequences, especially in developing nations.
Andy Kelly, head of the NCA’s international corruption unit, stated that these charges mark a significant milestone in a thorough and complex international investigation. Despite her ongoing legal battles, Alison-Madueke has been living in the affluent St John’s Wood area of north London and has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption efforts have been gaining momentum since he took office. The NCA confirmed the cooperation between Nigerian and British law enforcement agencies, and assets worth millions of pounds related to the case have been frozen during the course of the investigation.
The revelation of bribery charges against a high-ranking figure in OPEC and Nigeria’s oil sector raises questions about the broader impact of corruption on global institutions and developing economies. It also underscores the importance of international cooperation in combating such crimes. As the legal proceedings unfold, the outcome could have implications for both the perception of corruption within OPEC and the fight against financial misconduct on the global stage.
By Aleogho A. Carl-Abu’Bakar
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