UK Acquittal Does Not Stop Nigeria From Probing Diezani, CSOs Say
Civil society organisations say the UK court’s acquittal of former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke does not prevent Nigerian authorities from investigating or prosecuting separate allegations linked to her time in office. A London jury cleared Alison-Madueke of five bribery counts and one conspiracy charge on June 17. However, anti-corruption campaigners said the verdict applied only to the evidence and charges presented in that case, not every allegation being examined in Nigeria. Speakers at a webinar organised by Nigerian and UK-based civil society groups urged the EFCC and other agencies to pursue any case supported by credible evidence. They also stressed that criminal trials differ from civil asset-recovery proceedings, meaning assets may still be recoverable under applicable laws even where a criminal prosecution does not succeed. The groups called for transparent investigations and public accountability over recovered assets, including clear information on how funds and property linked to corruption cases are eventually used.
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