Mambilla Power Project Arbitration: Buhari, Obasanjo To Testify In Paris

Mambilla Power Project Arbitration: Buhari, Obasanjo To Testify In Paris

Paris, France – Former Nigerian Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Olusegun Obasanjo are set to testify in a high-stakes $2.3 billion arbitration case at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris. The case, brought against…Mambilla Power Project Arbitration: Buhari, Obasanjo To Testify In Paris

Nigeria by Sunrise Power, centers on an alleged breach of contract relating to the Mambilla hydropower project, a venture once hailed as a game-changer for Nigeria’s power sector.

Contrary to recent social media claims, credible sources confirm that Buhari will appear before the tribunal on Monday. Obasanjo, another key figure in the dispute, has also arrived in France to present his testimony.

Twists and Turns in Paris

Adding to the drama, Michael Aondoakaa, a former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) who filed a witness statement supporting Sunrise Power, abruptly left Paris, citing a summons from President Bola Tinubu. However, a presidency insider dismissed these claims as baseless, asserting that no such summons was issued.

Observers speculate that the move may be part of Sunrise Power’s strategy to allege witness intimidation and gain sympathy from tribunal members.

Meanwhile, sources close to the presidency revealed that Buhari had previously disavowed a controversial $200 million settlement agreement allegedly authorized by his former AGF, Abubakar Malami.

Leaked Tribunal Filings Stir Controversy

In a surprising development, a publication attributed to one “Dr. Anthony Ibrahim” of the “Truth and Justice Group” leaked confidential arbitration details, alleging Nigeria is poised to lose the case. However, investigations found no trace of the group or its supposed author, sparking concerns about potential propaganda.

The Long Road to Justice

The Mambilla project, initiated in 2003, has been mired in delays, legal battles, and administrative challenges. Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, its resolution remains critical to Nigeria’s power aspirations.

As arbitration proceedings begin, all eyes are on Paris to uncover the truth behind the contentious contract and its implications for Nigeria’s future.

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