“God Completely Vindicated Me” - Diezani Breaks Silence After UK Court Clears Her in 11-Year Legal Battle

Diezani Alison-Madueke has been acquitted her of all bribery charges by a UK court. A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London found Diezani not guilty on all six counts of bribery following months of trial proceedings and extensive deliberations.

The former minister had consistently denied the allegations, which stemmed from claims that she accepted luxury gifts and benefits from oil executives in exchange for influence over lucrative Nigerian oil contracts. The acquittal marks a significant legal victory for the former minister, who has maintained her innocence throughout the case.

“God Completely Vindicated Me”

Reacting to the verdict, Diezani expressed gratitude to God and relief that the lengthy legal ordeal had finally come to an end. According to her, the judgment has completely cleared her name after years of what she described as relentless public scrutiny and condemnation. She said the past 11 years had been emotionally draining for both her and her family but added that she never lost faith that justice would prevail.

Diezani, who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources between 2010 and 2015, had faced allegations of accepting luxury benefits including private jet travel, expensive accommodation, chauffeur services, and other gifts from oil executives. UK prosecutors alleged the benefits were linked to the awarding of oil contracts, claims she repeatedly denied. After hearing the evidence presented during the trial, the jury acquitted her of every charge.

The judgment has sparked widespread reactions across Nigeria and beyond. While supporters have described the acquittal as proof that she was wrongly accused, others have pointed out that the decision relates only to the UK prosecution and does not affect the separate cases still pending in Nigeria.

After more than a decade of court battles, Diezani Alison-Madueke has secured a major legal victory in the United Kingdom.