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THE TRUTH VERSUS THE MEDIA HYSTERIA AGAINST THE MADUEKE FAMILY - STATEMENT BY THE ALISON MADUEKE FAMILY

1.   In this era of cyber terrorism, decency dictates that one should response to false and defamatory allegations with silence. But there is a limit to how much any reasonable person can bear the tactics of these cyber terrorists. We all know that what makes a lie fly is the little truth contained therein. This happens to be the weapon used by most online news media to feed their weird obsession with defaming highly placed people.

2.   The Madueke family is appalled at the ongoing media frenzy against Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke by a section of the mass media 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.

3.   However, it is clear that there is  a deliberate and vicious campaign to demonise members of the Madueke family, with all manner of frivolous allegations. For example, an online news media gleefully published that Mr. Ugonna Madueke “owns at least three properties in the United States.” It even called the properties “POSH” and went on to state the addresses. THEY LIED.

4.   Mr. Ugonna Madueke has NO PROPERTY ANY WHERE in the United States and has NEVER OWNED ONE. The USA is a country which runs on transparency, accountability and technology. A little honest effort by the online news media would have provided in a few minutes the true ownership of the properties at issue.

5.   For historical accuracy, the Madueke family avers without any fear of contradiction that 11711 Scooter Lane (a three bedroom town house) in Fairfax, Virginia, was acquired by the Madueke family in 1997 when Ugonna was only 10 years old. Ugonna’s siblings lived in this property while attending George Mason University in Virginia, USA. Records available to the appropriate authorities in the United States can also show that 13116 Silver Maple Court in Bowie, Maryland, USA belongs to an uncle of the Madueke siblings and was purchased in 1995 when Ugonna was only 8 years old. As a student of the University of Maryland in 2002, Ugonna stayed with his uncle at the said address. All of this was before Mrs. Diezani was appointed to government office. No Madueke or a distant relation has anything to do with the ownership of No. 4227 Summit Manor Court in Virginia.

6.   It is evident that what the online news media did was to turn on an internet search engine and maliciously reported that every property where Ugonna Madueke has ever lived in the United States or used as his address must belong to him. The description of the properties as POSH was the icing on the propaganda cake. This is not only unprofessional, as it offends the tenets of journalism, it is clearly not in resonance with good conscience.

7.   The online news media also reported that Ugonna and his cousins registered a company by name Hadley Petroleum Solutions Limited which they have been using to deal in Nigerian crude oil sales. As young men bubbling with enthusiasm and fantasy, they registered a company but after two years of no jobs, the company folded up. The company never had a bank account, let alone being a trader of Nigeria’s crude oil. They lied.

8.   The online news media took its campaign to the in-laws of the Maduekes. It claimed that Mrs. Beatrice Agama, the 81 year old mother of Mrs. Diezani Madueke, owns a house in the United Kingdom. A LIE! Mrs. Agama has no house or property in the United Kingdom. She has been staying in a rented two-bedroom flat from where she is receiving medical attention for a broken femur. Her son, Timi Agama who has been living in the UK for decades, used to have a house in the UK long before his sister was appointed to government and he sold it long ago. Since then, he has no house in the UK. Archbishop Doye Agama of the Apostolic Pastoral Congress in Manchester, who is in his 60s, is a successful professional and consultant well known amongst his peers, but he does not own Unit 8 Quebec Building in Manchester which the online newspaper ascribed to him.

9.   As though to outdo the sensational allegations in the online publication, the mainstream media in Nigeria has been alleging that Mrs. Diezani attempted to purchase a property on Hyde Park Street in London for a whooping amount which embarrassingly ranges from 12.5 million sterling pounds to 13 billion sterling pounds. This claim is utterly false and laughable, for  the amounts mentioned are only in the imagination of the reporters. This property is quite popular. It belongs to a well-known eminently successful Nigerian entrepreneur who would also find this allegation embarrassing as the intention to sell the property has neither been contemplated nor disclosed to any person.

10.    It is worthy to note that despite all the frenzy over Mrs. Diezani Madueke, not even one reporter or journalist has tried to contact the family to verify any of the rumors they have published with reckless abandon. This may be because they know the stories are false but it feeds the mood of the moment. Hence, the silence from Diezani all along. 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.

11.               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.

12.               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.

 

Signed for and on behalf of the Madueke and Agama families.

Barrister Oscar M. Onwudiwe.

Legal Attorney

WhoresAss and Yorubastards may not like this

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Lol...this guy is vexing. You get vesper?

We are aware that all the report of properties and £13billion are fables... But it doesn't invalidate the fact that Mrs Alison has case to answer before the British investigators.

I wish her speedy recovery... The law must take its course nevertheless

TonyeBarcanista:
We are aware that all the report of properties and £13billion are fables... But it doesn't invalidate the fact that Mrs Alison has case to answer before the British investigators.

I wish her speedy recovery... The law must take its course nevertheless

I definitely understand where you are coming from. But I'm more interested in sharing the facts that
1. She wasn't arrested
2. Most of the sensational allegations flying around the media have been concocted.

Like you, I also wish her a speedy recovery

Bros, the family or their agents are not that smart.

1. She appeared in police station and was 'RELASED' on administrative bail. Do they 'release' a free man or one that is arrested? You see why I said they aren't smart?

2. The sensational allegations are from the Bedroom of SR and their agents. It however doesn't nullify the fact that the Bristish government's investigators believe that she has case to answer. Others are frivolties.


I wish her speedy recovery, and also a happy time with the prosecutors. I will celebrate with her should she be vindincated but will hail the judge if she's convicted!

OfoIgbo:
I definitely understand where you are coming from. But I'm more interested in sharing the facts that
1. She wasn't arrested
2. Most of the sensational allegations flying around the media have been concocted.

Like you, I also wish her a speedy recovery

I'm not yoruba but OP why did you have to insult them at the end of your post? Must you show your stupIdity everywhere? Might as well leave NL now cuz its owned by a yoruba man. Scum!!

Isn't it ironical that no single voice is speaking for her? Almost every Nigerian has condemned her already! I tell you if you are among those that attacked her based on rumour! You will one day get the same treatment! You lots have convicted her already even when she isn't guilty at least by competent court of jury!
If for one will never condemn her until she is convicted! But for now she's innocent!

trapQ:
I'm not yoruba but OP why did you have to insult them at the end of your post? Must you show your stupIdity everywhere? Might as well leave NL now cuz its owned by a yoruba man. Scum!!

God bless you

TonyeBarcanista:
Bros, the family or their agents are not that smart.

1. She appeared in police station and was 'RELASED' on administrative bail. Do they 'release' a free man or one that is arrested? You see why I said they aren't smart?

2. The sensational allegations are from the Bedroom of SR and their agents. It however doesn't nullify the fact that the Bristish government's investigators believe that she has case to answer. Others are frivolties.


I wish her speedy recovery, and also a happy time with the prosecutors. I will celebrate with her should she be vindincated but will hail the judge if she's convicted!

If she made it to the police station and not in the company of law enforcement agents, it drastically reduces the chances of her being considered arrested.
If she did not spend any time in detention while at the police station, it further diminishes the chances of her being considered arrested.

I am not a law enforcement officer so maybe I am unaware of what constitutes an arrest, so I stand to be corrected by those that know a lot more about law enforcement.

Of course, if she swindled the nation in any way, then I will support any punishment she receives, provided that other swindlers of the nation are also dealt with, otherwise it becomes witch hunting, and I don't wanna be party to any witch hunting exercise by the authorities. That will be a greater injustice.

TonyeBarcanista:
Bros, the family or their agents are not that smart.

1. She appeared in police station and was 'RELASED' on administrative bail. Do they 'release' a free man or one that is arrested? You see why I said they aren't smart?

2. The sensational allegations are from the Bedroom of SR and their agents. It however doesn't nullify the fact that the Bristish government's investigators believe that she has case to answer. Others are frivolties.


I wish her speedy recovery, and also a happy time with the prosecutors. I will celebrate with her should she be vindincated but will hail the judge if she's convicted!

On top of that no charges pending, how do you release on bail without charges?

patrick89:
Isn't it ironical that no single voice is speaking for her? Almost every Nigerian has condemned her already! I tell you if you are among those that attacked her based on rumour! You will one day get the same treatment! You lots have convicted her already even when she isn't guilty at least by competent court of jury!
If for one will never condemn her until she is convicted! But for now she's innocent!

I noticed the same thing. That is the same with any woman in leadership positions they will rarely go to bat for them. This women was never charged. This is all a distration for them to pass those filthy ministers through. APC is the master distractor. When serious issues like Boko Harem, the falling economy, minisiter list etc is getting out of control they will get one yeye topic to confuse the mumu masses.

OfoIgbo:
If she made it to the police station and not in the company of law enforcement agents, it drastically reduces the chances of her being considered arrested.
If she did not spend any time in detention while at the police station, it further diminishes the chances of her being considered arrested.

I am not a law enforcement officer so maybe I am unaware of what constitutes an arrest, so I stand to be corrected by those that know a lot more about law enforcement.

Of course, if she swindled the nation in any way, then I will support any punishment she receives, provided that other swindlers of the nation are also dealt with, otherwise it becomes witch hunting, and I don't wanna be party to any witch hunting exercise by the authorities. That will be a greater injustice.

If you don't know what constitutes an arrest, some of us do.
If you are incapable of appraising recent developments objectively, it behoves you to shut the fcc#k up and listen to those who understand a thing or two about how the legal system works.
Finally; if you have any frigging quibble with what I have written, given the untutored ethnic jingoist you are, take it up with the NCA.

Ffcckking low-grade mooooron, who thinks he has something sensible to say.

Media have done a good job in prosecuting this woman and everybody seem to buy into it.

Amen! God bless you too

Tolatutu:
God bless you

trapQ:
I'm not yoruba but OP why did you have to insult them at the end of your post? Must you show your stupIdity everywhere? Might as well leave NL now cuz its owned by a yoruba man. Scum!!

You r nothing but a yorubastard, keep quiet.

BannedOtherView:
If you don't know what constitutes an arrest, some of us do.
If you are incapable of appraising recent developments objectively, it behoves you to shut the fcc#k up and listen to those who understand a thing or two about how the legal system works.
Finally; if you have any frigging quibble with what I have written, given the untutored ethnic jingoist you are, take it up with the NCA.

Ffcckking low-grade mooooron, who thinks he has something sensible to say.

Obviously, the op doesn't know what he's talking about.

BannedOtherView:
If you don't know what constitutes an arrest, some of us do.
If you are incapable of appraising recent developments objectively, it behoves you to shut the fcc#k up and listen to those who understand a thing or two about how the legal system works.
Finally; if you have any frigging quibble with what I have written, given the untutored ethnic jingoist you are, take it up with the NCA.

Ffcckking low-grade mooooron, who thinks he has something sensible to say.

How does this tweet relate to Diazani or Nigeria??

BannedOtherView:
If you don't know what constitutes an arrest, some of us do.
If you are incapable of appraising recent developments objectively, it behoves you to shut the fcc#k up and listen to those who understand a thing or two about how the legal system works.
Finally; if you have any frigging quibble with what I have written, given the untutored ethnic jingoist you are, take it up with the NCA.

Ffcckking low-grade mooooron, who thinks he has something sensible to say.

How does this tweet relate to Diazani or Nigeria

BannedOtherView:
If you don't know what constitutes an arrest, some of us do.
If you are incapable of appraising recent developments objectively, it behoves you to shut the fcc#k up and listen to those who understand a thing or two about how the legal system works.
Finally; if you have any frigging quibble with what I have written, given the untutored ethnic jingoist you are, take it up with the NCA.

Ffcckking low-grade mooooron, who thinks he has something sensible to say.

You are probably jealous of me as research has proven that my people are genetically more intelligent than your people so I totally understand, the anger you have for me.


I was expecting to see Deziani's name mentioned in the NCA message. Don't you think that would have proven that she was arrested. That 5 people were arrested means absolutely nothing to me.
Even if they did mention her name in that message, the fact that their famiky lawyer is saying otherwise, makes me to apply brakes to ascertain what is truly going on. Don't swallow everything hook, line and sinker.

I want corruption tackled. Not one that concentrates on an Ijaw lady. While at the same time, one Aisha Buhari is being let off the hook, in the Halliburton scandal. Let's not forget OBJ and Atiku et al complicity in the whole scandal also.
Mumu-hammadu's stay as the oil minister should also be investigated as allegations are still flying around of the disappearance of billions of dollars during his tenure

I only converse with sane people. Since you're senile, I'll simply ignore.

Wizlove:
You r nothing but a yorubastard, keep quiet.

Bitterleafsoup:
On top of that no charges pending, how do you release on bail without charges?

Nnaa you seem to know a little more about arrests than me, so I suspect you either have a legal background or you have been accused of a crime before Of course I'm kidding.

You just gave a good insight though

TIMEISWISDOM:
How does this tweet relate to Diazani or Nigeria

You can only wake a man who is asleep and not one who pretends to be sleeping.

OfoIgbo:
You are probably jealous of me as research has proven that my people are genetically more intelligent than your people so I totally understand, the anger you have for me.

I was expecting to see Deziani's name mentioned in the NCA message. Don't you think that would have proven that she was arrested. That 5 people were arrested means absolutely nothing to me.
Even if they did mention her name in that message, the fact that their famiky lawyer is saying otherwise, makes me to apply brakes to ascertain what is truly going on. Don't swallow everything hook, line and sinker.

I want corruption tackled. Not one that concentrates on an Ijaw lady. While at the same time, one Aisha Buhari is being let off the hook, in the Halliburton scandal. Let's not forget OBJ and Atiku et al complicity in the whole scandal also.
Mumu-hammadu's stay as the oil minister should also be investigated as allegations are still flying around of the disappearance of billions of dollars during his tenure

Don't hide behind the mantra of "my people or your people", stand up for what you are - a hate filled mongrel!
Who cares about how you want corruption tackled? You think the NCA gives a hoot about your flights of fantasy? I know I don't.

Bitterleafsoup:
On top of that no charges pending, how do you release on bail without charges?

Oga administrative bail is granted by the security agents before arraignment IF in their wisdom the accused person satisfy that s/he will honor further invÍtation on the condition that the offence is a bailable one(like the one Alison is accused of). It is different from the Bail granted by Court (which comes after one has been arraigned). So if I'm arrested for breach of public peace, I may secure bail (ADMINISTRATIVE) at the Police station if I satisfy the condition even before my arraignment.

Also note that once arraigmment is done, the police will not be able to grant such bail, the suspec will instead apply to the court for bail.

Diezani was arrested! I wish her good health and I support her prosecution (though I frown at media trial). Nevertheless, she should prove herself to the judge.

BannedOtherView:
Don't hide behind the mantra of "my people or your people", stand up for what you are - a hate filled mongrel!
Who cares about how you want corruption tackled? You think the NCA gives a hoot about your flights of fantasy? I know I don't.

I always stand on my own. So are you a Yoruba or a Yorubastard? There is a huge difference between the two

TonyeBarcanista:
Oga administrative bail is granted by the security agents before arraignment IF in their wisdom the accused person satisfy that s/he will honor further invÍtation on the condition that the offence is a bailable one(like the one Alison is accused of). It is different from the Bail granted by Court (which comes after one has been arraigned). So if I'm arrested for breach of public peace, I may secure bail (ADMINISTRATIVE) at the Police station if I satisfy the condition even before my arraignment.

Also note that once arraigmment is done, the police will not be able to grant such bail, the suspec will instead apply to the court for bail.

Diezani was arrested! I wish her good health and I support her prosecution (though I frown at media trial). Nevertheless, she should prove herself to the judge.

Thanks for the extra detail. Very helpful

The Igbos are wailing per day crying foul over the arrest of their biafran god. When she was busy emptying the cookie jar, the Igbos did not see anything wrong with her. Now that she is being drilled in the hope that she will regurgitate and let out some cookies, the Igbos are not happy.

I knew all along that it was all a propaganda to smear the image of this woman and to further take away the attention of gullible robots away from administrative incompetence of this administration.

One photo shopped online source linking to CNN even said that the woman had returned $90B to Buhari an amount which even Bill Gates will find it difficult having.