Ijaw Women Urge Fair Trial in Diezani's Bribery Case

Ijaw women, led by former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Timiebi Koripamo-Agari, have expressed concerns regarding media trials in the bribery case against Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Minister of Petroleum Resources from 2010 to 2015. Alison-Madueke is facing trial at Southwark Crown Court for alleged involvement in a conspiracy to commit bribery related to Nigerian oil contracts, alongside oil executives Doy Agama and Olatimbo Ayind, who have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Koripamo-Agari emphasized the importance of allowing the judicial process to unfold without external pressure from the media, advocating for a fair hearing and the presumption of innocence as fundamental legal principles. The group stands in solidarity against any wrongful actions but insists that justice must be served lawfully and without prejudice, cautioning against media sensationalism that could influence public opinion over judicial determinations.