Prosecutors have told the court that several
properties acquired between 2013 and 2014 were purchased in the name of the
Christian Way of Life Church, where Archbishop Doye Agama — brother and
co-defendant to Diezani Alison-Madueke — was listed as a director.
Emails presented to jurors suggested the properties
were bought outright using donated funds.
The court heard that businessman Benedict Peters
transferred £1 million into the church’s account. From that account, thousands
of pounds were reportedly spent, including payments for international stays at
Hilton hotels.
Jurors were also shown images of luxury antiques and
designer items allegedly funded by businessman Kola Aluko. The items were later
discovered in properties and storage units said to be linked to Alison-Madueke.
Alison-Madueke, the first female president of OPEC, is
standing trial on six bribery-related charges. Prosecutors claim she used funds
from oil contractors to maintain an extravagant lifestyle.
She has denied all allegations and pleaded not guilty
to the charges.
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