Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
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Notable Quotes
"At no time did I ask, take, or seek a bribe or bribes of any sort."
— Diezani Alison-Madueke , Politician
"In a very patriarchal society, to have a woman sitting at the helm was a major no-no."
— Diezani Alison-Madueke , Politician
Key People
Diezani Alison-Madueke is a former Nigerian oil minister who served from 2010 to 2015.
Doye Agama is the older brother of Diezani Alison-Madueke and an archbishop at a Pentecostal church in Manchester.
Goodluck Jonathan is a former Nigerian president who appointed Alison-Madueke as oil minister.
Olatimbo Ayinde is an oil industry executive who was acquitted of bribery charges.
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Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
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