Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been completely vindicated after a United Kingdom court cleared her of all bribery and corruption allegations.

A jury at the Southwark Crown Court in London returned a unanimous not-guilty verdict on Wednesday, dismissing all six counts of bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery. The ruling brings a definitive end to a high-profile legal battle that has spanned several years.

The verdict,Unanimous not-guilty verdicts on all six operational charges.The jury deliberated for more than 46 hours before reaching its conclusion. Southwark Crown Court, London, United Kingdom.

THENEWSCREDIT reports that Alison-Madueke served as Nigeria`s Minister of Petroleum Resources from 2010 to 2015.She held office under the presidency of Goodluck Jonathan.Prosecutors claimed she accepted luxury perks in exchange for awarding lucrative oil contracts.

The former minister consistently maintained her absolute innocence throughout the trial. She testified that she held no direct influence over the independent award of government contracts. The jury completely rejected the prosecution`s case, confirming her clearance.