Former Minister Diezani Speaks on Emotional Toll of 11-Year Battle

Former Minister Diezani Speaks on Emotional Toll of 11-Year Battle

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has described her nearly 11-year legal and personal ordeal as “arduous” and “traumatic,” saying her faith in God and family support have remained central to helping her endure the long-running experience.

In a video circulating online and first reported by Tribune Online, Alison-Madueke reflected on what she said has been almost 11 years of challenges linked to her time in public office, stating that the experience has affected not only her but also members of her immediate family.

She specifically referenced the emotional toll on her elderly mother in Port Harcourt and her son, noting that the prolonged period of uncertainty had placed significant strain on close relatives who continued to support her throughout the process.

The former minister expressed gratitude to friends and associates who stood by her during the years of legal scrutiny and public controversy, saying she had remained “surrounded by friends” despite the difficulties.

According to her, the support system around her played a crucial role in sustaining her through what she described as a prolonged period of hardship and emotional pressure.

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Alison-Madueke, who served as Nigeria’s petroleum minister between 2010 and 2015, has faced multiple corruption-related allegations in Nigeria and abroad, including accusations linked to the management of oil revenues during her tenure. She has consistently denied wrongdoing.

Her legal challenges have included investigations and proceedings in the United Kingdom, where authorities previously sought to recover alleged proceeds of corruption, as well as ongoing scrutiny from Nigerian anti-corruption agencies over her time in office.

Despite the controversies, she reiterated her belief that her eventual vindication lies in divine judgment, maintaining a strong religious tone throughout her remarks.

“God will always do as God wills, and God will be God,” she said, adding that “God is not a man that He should lie.”

She further stated:

“It has been almost 11 years I’ve been here. I did my job to the best of my ability… God is not a man that He should lie. God is God, and we thank Him. Praise the Lord.”

Alison-Madueke’s comments add to ongoing public interest in her case, which remains one of the most high-profile corruption-related controversies involving a former Nigerian government official.

The video has continued to generate reactions online, with renewed discussion around accountability, due process, and the personal toll of prolonged legal battles involving former public office holders.

Former Minister Diezani Speaks on Emotional Toll of 11-Year Battle