Alison-Madueke Has Cancer, Set
Undergo Surgery
It was publicly disclosed in a statement
released on Thursday, October 8, that Nigeria’s
former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-
Madueke, has cancer.
It should be recalled that the ex-minister who
served under Gooodluck Jonathan’s
administration was said to have been arrested a
week ago in London over bribery allegations and
later that day released on bail.
The legal action has purportedly started, with
new details emerging every day on the matter. In
a fresh development the reports providing
personal issues have transpired.
According to The Nation, Diezani’s attorney
Oscar M. Onwudiwe yesterday released the
statement in which he shockingly denied all the
allegations, including arrest and questioning.
“The Madueke family is appalled at the ongoing
media frenzy against Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke
following an invitation to her by the British
authorities last Friday for reasons which have yet
to be disclosed.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the family would like
to state categorically that it has no issues with any
persons from the family being invited anywhere in
the world to answer questions about their private
or official conduct.
“The Madueke family believes in law and order,
honour and due process. It is a deliberate and
vicious campaign to demonise members of the
Madueke family, with all manner of frivolous
allegations.
“It is worth emphasising that Mrs Alison-Madueke
was never arrested or detained and her passport
was never seized. She was merely invited, and she
honoured it promptly.
“The Madueke family, like most other families,
have their own challenges. For instance, Mrs.
Diezani Alison-Madueke has been receiving
treatment for cancer in the UK which started while
she was in office.
“The health crisis has unfortunately exacerbated in
recent times. She completed months of
chemotherapy just last week and she is scheduled
to undergo surgery next week in London.
“The family has been bearing this challenge with
prayers and as much grace and fortitude as
possible; and would plead with all reasonable
Nigerians to pray for her recovery so that she can
face this allegation and give account of her
stewardship. Yes, she can—and very well, too.
“The Madueke and Agama families would want the
decent public to know that neither Ugonna nor
Somze or Abiye or anyone related to the two
families was picked up or arrested or invited for
questioning by anybody whatsoever. Ugonna’s
father (the Rear Admiral) has been in Lagos and
working in his office.
“The lies about his having travelled with a team of
lawyers should please stop. The Madueke family
has taken a decision on how to appropriately deal
with those who are on a mission to soil their hard
earned family name.”
Based on the update by Sahara Reporters,
Alison-Madueke has breast cancer and her
husband will soon travel to the UK to support
his spouse.
https://www.naij.com/596390-breaking-diezani-cancer-set-undergo-surgery.html
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