Alison-Madueke Charged with Bribery by UK Police

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The former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been charged with bribery offenses by the UK police.

The charges stem from suspicions that she accepted bribes in return for awarding multi-million-pound oil and gas contracts, according to a report by Reuters.

Diezani Alison-Madueke, 63, served as the Minister of Petroleum during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan from 2010 to 2015. She also held the position of president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Speaking about the charges, Andy Kelly, the Head of the National Crime Agency’s (NCA) International Corruption Unit, stated, “We suspect Diezani Alison-Madueke abused her power in Nigeria and accepted financial rewards for awarding multi-million-pound contracts. These charges are a milestone in what has been a thorough and complex international investigation.”

The NCA’s charges against Alison-Madueke include accusations that she benefitted from at least £100,000 in cash, chauffeur-driven cars, flights on private jets, luxury holidays for her family, and the use of multiple London properties. The charges also detail financial rewards such as furniture, renovation work, and staff for the properties, payment of private school fees, and gifts from high-end designer shops including Cartier jewelry and Louis Vuitton goods.

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The charges against Diezani Alison-Madueke mark a significant development in the ongoing investigation into corruption allegations surrounding her tenure as the Minister of Petroleum. The case highlights the continued efforts to address issues of corruption and misuse of power, both nationally and internationally.