Former Petroleum Minister says her name has been cleared and an 11-year ordeal marked by “unjust vilification, condemnation and scrutiny” has finally come to an end following her acquittal at Southwark Crown Court.
The former minister said the case had imposed a heavy burden on her and her family for more than a decade, during which she endured what she characterized as relentless condemnation, vilification and public scrutiny.
“Today, a decade of unrelenting and unjust vilification, condemnation and scrutiny has finally concluded,” she said.
Expressing gratitude to God, her legal team, family and friends, Allison-Madueke said she was profoundly relieved by the court’s decision.
“I give thanks to Almighty God for His faithfulness and for the complete vindication I have received. I am grateful to my legal counsel for their diligence, and to my family and friends for their steadfast support and encouragement throughout this period,” she stated.
She added that the judgment marked the end of a painful chapter in her life and signaled her intention to move forward after years of legal uncertainty.
“My name has been cleared, and this ordeal has come to an end,” she said.
While welcoming the outcome of the case, Allison-Madueke indicated that she would, at a later date, provide a fuller account of her experiences throughout the legal process and outline her future plans.
“This, however, is not the final chapter. In due course, I shall address this difficult period in greater detail and share my intentions for the future. For now, I intend to embrace the freedom that has been unjustly denied me for many years,” she added.
The acquittal brings to a close one of the most closely watched legal proceedings involving a former Nigerian public official in the United Kingdom, ending a case that has spanned more than a decade.
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