‘I’m At Peace’ — Adoke Drops Bombshell On Malabu Oil Deal, Denies Bitterness

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), has stated that he holds no personal grudges against individuals or institutions that implicated him in the $1.3 billion Malabu oil deal controversy. Instead, he said the experience motivated him to tell his side of the story in a new book titled “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to NIVONEWS, Adoke admitted that while the saga caused “immeasurable” damage to his personal, family, and professional life, his purpose in writing the book was not to castigate anyone, but to set the records straight and contribute to public understanding of the facts surrounding one of Nigeria’s most controversial oil transactions.

He further called for comprehensive reforms in the justice system and public service architecture to prevent similar injustices. “This book is my therapeutic response to years of persecution and silence,” Adoke noted at the book launch in Abuja.

According to NIVONEWS, renowned journalist and former presidential spokesperson Dr. Reuben Abati, who reviewed the book, praised Adoke’s courage, describing the work as both therapeutic and historically necessary. He noted that the book dismantles “lies and more lies” and provides a detailed narrative of what Adoke described as “clinical persecution.”

Vice President Kashim Shettima, who was also present at the launch, emphasized the importance of transparency and documentation in public service. In his words, “Life itself is a litigation with no final adjournment,” adding that public officials owe the nation an account of their stewardship. He described Adoke’s reflections as “bold, painful, but essential,” and encouraged other leaders to follow suit in preserving the nation’s institutional memory.

According to NIVONEWS, Shettima stressed that storytelling is not just about legacy but about national accountability, noting that every public servant “is always on trial — not only before the courts, but before posterity.”

The event also featured remarks by former President Goodluck Jonathan, represented by former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim, who hailed Adoke for his resilience and refusal to be silenced by intimidation or blackmail. He warned politicians against reckless abuse of power and called for a recommitment to justice and fairness in public life.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde also lauded Adoke’s efforts, describing the book as a timely intervention in Nigeria’s struggle for institutional integrity and public sector reform. He added that the work does not only contextualize the OPL 245 issue but also sheds light on deeper governance and justice challenges in the country’s oil and gas sector.

The public presentation of the book, many agreed, marked not just a personal vindication but a national moment for introspection, reform, and truth-telling.

”NIVONEWS REPORTS”