Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has strongly refuted allegations linking her to the $52.8 million recently repatriated to Nigeria from the United States. Through her legal representative, Prof. Mike Ozekhome SAN, the former minister clarified that the funds originated from the sale of a yacht owned by Nigerian oil magnate Kola Aluko, and not from her personal dealings. Setting the Record Straight In a detailed statement issued by her legal team on Sunday, Alison-Madueke asserted that she had no involvement in the forfeiture or ownership of the funds. The statement, titled “There is No Such Thing as Diezani Loot,” emphasized that the yacht in question, Galactica Star, was purchased, used, and forfeited by Aluko, who agreed to its seizure by the United States government. The proceeds from the vessel’s sale were subsequently returned to Nigeria. Addressing Public Misconceptions Her legal counsel described the widespread narratives connecting her to the repatriated funds as baseless and defamatory. The statement pointed out that: A Call for Fair Hearing The statement also criticized the vilification of Alison-Madueke, stressing that she has not been tried or found guilty of any offense by any court in Nigeria or abroad. It appealed for: Key Excerpts from the Statement Conclusion Diezani Alison-Madueke’s legal team reiterated their commitment to defending her innocence while urging the public and media to refrain from perpetuating unfounded claims. As legal proceedings continue, they emphasized the importance of allowing due process to prevail without undue influence or prejudice. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
