Ten years after investigations into the tenure of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, her kinsmen have renewed calls for an end to what they describe as a prolonged legal and public ordeal that has yet to result in a conviction in Nigeria. Speaking under the platform of the Concerned Atissa Traditional Leaders, the group said the continued scrutiny of the former minister, without a definitive judicial outcome, has taken an emotional and reputational toll on her and her community.
According to the group, multiple investigations carried out over the years — both within Nigeria and abroad — have not led to a conviction in any Nigerian court, a development they say raises concerns about fairness and due process. They urged the relevant authorities to pursue what they termed a dignified resolution, one that acknowledges Mrs. Alison-Madueke’s years of public service and upholds the rights guaranteed to every Nigerian citizen.
The traditional leaders emphasized that their call was not intended to obstruct justice but to encourage closure after a decade of unresolved legal battles. They maintained that justice, they argued, must be balanced with respect for human dignity and the rule of law. The appeal adds to ongoing public debate over accountability, due process, and the length of high-profile investigations in Nigeria’s anti-corruption landscape.
