
CISLAC and Transparency International Nigeria have criticized the UK court's decision to acquit former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, describing it as a setback for global anti-corruption efforts. They argue that the verdict underscores the weaknesses in Nigeria's accountability systems.
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