Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), says he has moved on from what he described as his “ordeal” in the controversial OPL 245 oil block case.
NaijaBlog reports that Adoke made this known in Abuja on Thursday during the public unveiling of his explosive new book, OPL245: Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Nigerian Oil Block.
In the book, Adoke clears the air on his role in the oil deal that rocked the nation and insists he did nothing wrong.
“I didn’t write this book to attack anyone,” he said. “I wrote it to tell my side of the story, to correct the lies, and to show that my actions were legal and in the interest of Nigeria.”
Adoke said he was simply carrying out lawful instructions from the then-president regarding the oil block deal and was unfairly turned into the face of a scandal that deeply affected his career, reputation, and family.
Even though he was not involved in the original 2006 agreement, he said he bore the brunt of implementing the 2011 decision.
“I was not part of the 2006 deal,” he stressed. “But I followed due process in 2011, yet I was punished for doing my job.”
The former AGF didn’t hold back in criticizing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing its officials of unprofessional conduct during the trial.
Adoke also made a surprising revelation — he has forgiven everyone involved in his trials, including former acting EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu.
“With this book now out, I say it loud and clear — I forgive all those who had a hand in what I went through. I commend Magu for reaching out, apologizing, and showing courage. I forgive him,” he declared.
The OPL 245 saga, also known as the Malabu Oil Deal, is one of Nigeria’s most high-profile corruption cases, involving billions of dollars, global oil giants, and years of courtroom drama.
Adoke’s memoir is expected to stir fresh conversations around the controversial oil deal and the real story behind the scenes.
