Members of the immediate family of embattled former Minister for Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, as well as her legal team are outraged over the recent visit of Nigerian journalist Dele Momodu to the former minister’s London flat.
In an interview with SaharaReporters, Mrs. Alison-Madueke’s Nigerian lawyer, Oscar Onwudiwe, asserted that the ex-minister never intended or authorized anything from that meeting to be broadcast to the public.
According to Mr. Onwudiwe’s account, Mr. Momodu, publisher of The Boss magazine, “met (with Diezani) on a personal visit with the family.” He added that Mr. Momodu and the family had enjoyed a good relationship in the past.
Even so, Mr. Onwudiwe insisted that no permission was ever granted to have Mrs. Alison-Madueke’s photo taken. He stated that the ex-minister’s family became “very upset” about what has transpired after the meeting between Mr. Momodu and the former minister.
The lawyer disclosed that Mrs. Alison-Madueke and her family were not ready for her to make public statements yet.
The reporting based on Mr. Momodu’s meeting with Mrs. Alison-Madueke has stirred national controversy. In the interview, the former Minister denied ever stealing money while in government. However, a significant percentage of the Nigerian public believes her assertion to be untrue.
When Mr. Momodu released photos of Mrs. Alison-Madueke looking frail and close to bald, reportedly on account of her cancer treatment in the UK, many Nigerian commentators on social media claimed the photos were forged or otherwise doctored in order to inspire public sympathy for the once powerful minister.
When our correspondent asked why Mrs. Alison-Madueke was looking into the camera, if she did not did not give permission to have her photo taken, Mr. Onwudiwe was unable to provide an answer.
SaharaReporters recently ran a social media poll on Mrs. Alison-Madueke’s recent statements, with 87% of participants believing that the former minister stole public funds and was lying.
When SaharaReporters contacted Mr. Momodu, he said he did not know who Oscar Onwudiwe was, adding that he therefore could not have sought permission from the lawyer. He added, “I do not want to be drawn into this controversy.”
There are so many contradictions...Wasnt it Dele that said he couldnt release the original pictures because he had signed a legal document prohibiting him from doing so?Abi i no read am well?
If she granted the interview,why are they denying that it was a private chat with Dele?Perhaps the interview backfired?
Abeg she should try to rest and recover well,there is enough time to defend herself.#GetWellSoonDiezani.
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ReplyDelete#GODWIN™
I hear....
DeleteWon't they leave this woman to recover in peace?*haba*
DeleteDamage control! Nigerians didn't buy d (make up Artist work) Cancer story
Deletethelma enemuwe said...
ReplyDeleteCock and bull stories
*faithful bv enemuwe thelma*
Yes, I guess it back fired because instead of getting sympathy from Nigerians , what they got was insults and accusations lol...get well soon diezani ! I WISH YOU DO!
ReplyDeleteThey should leave this woman alone 2 recover in peace.
ReplyDeleteLol! This is all staged Jare. They should keep deceiving themselves
ReplyDeleteGet well soon!
ReplyDeleteEnd time Interview
ReplyDeleteHmm...
DeleteEnd times comments coming from one trillion.
No mind trillion,yeye person evrtin na end time.mumu
DeleteI trust that Momodu will handle this without fear of anything, if Infact she agreed to that interview being published. I suspect their grouse is with the accompanying picture of her present state, and not the actual interview. Momodu should clarify that angle.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking it's because she didn't get the sympathies she was hoping she would when the story circulated. Her plans backfired and now they are crying foul.
DeleteMedicine after death!
It is well
ReplyDeleteConfusion
ReplyDeleteOne of these options:
ReplyDeleteHidden Camera Interview(spy camera in glasses or earpiece)
Permission to use picture was not granted
None of the above
Go back to your blog madam
DeleteIlene you have a brog?
DeleteSweet mummy,yeah. Few days old
DeleteShe was in a trance when her pictures were being taken.
ReplyDeleteHunmmmmm wahala!
ReplyDeleteKul
ReplyDeleteI pray she get well soon
DeleteLet her get well soon.
ReplyDeleteStelz d kork, na vex u tak wake up ni....? Leave deziani & dele alone joor.
ReplyDeleteDele momodu the newest famzer in town ..wetin "consign" me?
ReplyDeleteNew hash tag
ReplyDelete#GetWellSoonDiezani
I don't believe this story though
The things quoted as being said by her just sounds like private convo and not an interview meant to be published. My opinion tho.
ReplyDeleteLmao,Dele hid a camera in his forehead or the pictures are forged abi.
ReplyDeleteMad people, Alison should better return the stolen money,no peace for the wicked even the bible said so. Now that the public didn't buy their so called plot to gain sympathy,they are outrageous about it
Na wa oo
ReplyDeleteDiezani receive your healing IJN. This is because you will need to be in top condition to stand trial when a solid case is built against you.
ReplyDeletewhat shall it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul .
ReplyDeleteDramas!Dramas!Dramas. Nigerians re d problems of Nigeria. She stole &shud be persecuted,her properties,accounts&belongings shud be confiscated, She automatically became sick after bn caught. hmmm clears throats!who allows a photo of you bn critically sick bn used willingly by a media house? Say wetin naa? Definitely not this woman.
ReplyDeleteUna know how much this woman thief? Abeg mk she return money go continue her chemo. Enuf of this drama!
Please. Private interview indeed. So she was also unaware that her picture was being taken?
ReplyDeleteThat interview was solely to elicit public sympathy and because that failed, they decided to turn around and claim that it wasn't supposed to be made public
God bless you jare. Your last paragraph explains it all.
DeleteMrsB ha,u be mind reader o.exactly wot I tot too.
DeleteB u r on point!
DeleteLet her get well first, then come back and defend herself.
ReplyDeleteStella am with you on the points u raised , most times I feel this people think Nigerians are daft.
ReplyDeleteWhy won't you be with her when Dec is around the corner? Giveaway things.
DeleteAnyway, I understand. Anytime I want to insult SDK I go under anon. Who born me to use my I'D and miss the 50k giveaway or even more this year.
Their headache... Y'all don't know what it feels like to have hot puff puff and warm milk for breakfast. My tummy is thanking me. *grins*
ReplyDeleteJesus is Lord.
Ok.
ReplyDeleteStella please shut thefuck uo if you have nothing to say
ReplyDeletePrivate interview for what reason? This look is a typical Diezani look without makeup. Check out her other photos. Granted she might or has cancer, but I somehow believe this publication was done to garner sympathy from the general public.
ReplyDeleteIt is this same woman that damned everyone when she was summoned by the senate then to come and clarify issues. The same woman that did not honour the court when she was summoned. And was going about her duties, whatever it was. She did not claim being sick then, suddenly as Buhari enter power, the sickness tripled. It is only her and her cohorts that know what is happening.
And why is it that anytime Nigerians are accused and asked to come and answer to the allegations, they suddenly develop one form of serious ill-health. It never strikes them when they are in power oh, so what gives?
May she get well oh to come back and answer to the allegations. Thats all.
Her state of health does not call for this accusations and counter accusations. The bone of contention is for her to get back on her feet and defend herself. If found guilty then let her face the music.
ReplyDeletelies lies and more lies. continue with all your publicity stunt. yeye people.
ReplyDeleteI knew it. Lol.
ReplyDeleteMadam thief please return all the money you stole. I don't feel pity for you.
ReplyDeleteDrama.....
ReplyDeleteGet well soon madam..
I don't believe alamayiesigha is dead. We dont want to hear its a private burial story tinz, they should show us his lying in state pictures and videos during his funeral. A man that can disguise all the way from London can do anything, I mean anything.
ReplyDeleteLong story short!
ReplyDeleteDiezani is unrepentant for still denying stealing even @ the point of death
That makes her a very hardened criminal,
Well as for me I could care less
As wages of sin "DEATH!
But before she die
Pls return the loot if not u won't rest in peace!
Cancer and chemo my soft jelly ass!
WHO CARES??
This woman deserves no symphathy!
The One and only Goddess!
DeleteOrange is d new black baby!
Hahahahhaahaha
My madam @ the top!
DeleteHowdy!!!
Nothing to say jare. This fuel scarcity is not funny at all. Am not happy
ReplyDeleteI just wish the best justice is served...
ReplyDeletePls who says she is sick does cancer just change you instantly like that or did she just knew she has cancer after leaving govt post cause if she had knew then she has been treating it and she just knew she wouldn't have look frail just like that withing how many month even people that are in stage 3 or 4 don't look like that so it is all lies to get sympathy she is a thieve disguising as a sick person I don't buy her story at all
ReplyDeleteOsetiaaaaaa......
ReplyDeleteThey turn on Dele when d photos and subsequent "Interview" didn't elicit d anticipated much-needed Sympathy from Nigerians.
#Orange is D New Black People!
#Winks
I have never liked Dele. His magazine was just a modern praise singing vessel and I have always found him and his half hearted captions in his mag a bit slimy. This does not surprise me, that he went under the guise of a personal visit and has revealed all.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read the so called interview, I commented that Madueke is a very well educated and spoken lady and that Oga this, oga that, was not the sort of thing she would have said in an interview. I said it sounded like a private conversation that had been leaked and was now being used as an interview and it has now been proven true.
Nigerians, use your tongue to count your teeth. All of you are laughing and abusing her because of rumours but you are not making any effort to think critically about what is being said and what the truth could be. Up till today, the amount is still changing $20b, $6B, ....
The worst part is that look at the curses you rained on this sick woman, meanwhile you heard about Dasuki and you have already lost interest in him. It was made to sound like it was because of Madueke that the country was broke, but look at the amounts Dasuki stole and nobody is saying anything. Is it because he is a man or because he is from the North that in his own case where they claim to even have proof and have taken him to court nobody is interested, however Madueke's case which has not even been buttressed with proof, you have been abusing her and jubilating that she is ill.
Actually, I think it is because the politicians and the press have not yet labeled him as one of the worst offenders, like the sheep you are, you are waiting for your masters to tell you how to perceive him before you can say much about him. Idiots!!!!
Goddesss of Dawn I hope you will still feel that way about your own sins. i.e. wages of sin is death. With all the lies i have seen you spout on this website you have sinned lot.
ReplyDeleteAnnon u re very stupid
DeleteI need not lie about anything on here
If u know me too well to know I lied
Say the lies
Not everyone is seeking attention on blogs like u
I have a enough attention in my life already and don't need faceless ones
I say my mind and if that hurt u then go hug transformer
Simple as abd
Me myself am angry with who ever release d picture.it is a personal time for d family make una leave dem alone
ReplyDeleteJJ.Wafi babe
Na wah drama everywhere.
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