Ijaw Women Urge Restraint in Diezani's Bribery Case

Ijaw women, through Timiebi Koripamo-Agari, a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour, called for restraint in the ongoing bribery case involving former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke. The group emphasized the need for due process in the legal proceedings taking place in the United Kingdom, where Alison-Madueke faces trial for alleged bribery connected to Nigerian oil contracts.

Alongside her brother Doy Agama and oil executives, she has pleaded not guilty to charges including bribery of foreign public officials. The Ijaw Women Advocates for Justice stressed the importance of respecting the judicial process and avoiding premature conclusions or external influences that could undermine justice.

They reaffirmed their commitment to justice and fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their past, and cautioned against media sensationalism that could distort public perception. The group insisted that the legal process should proceed without interference and that all individuals are entitled to a fair hearing.