THE process for extraditing former Minister of Petroleum Mrs. Deziani Alison-Madueke from the United Kingdom (UK) has begun, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said at the weekend.
Acting spokesman of the commission, Mr. Tony Orilade, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
The Nation broke the story of planned extradition of the ex-minister last week.
According to Orilade, EFCC’s Operations Department had made presentation to the Legal Department to begin the process, and that process has been initiated.
Orilade, however, said the action had to be processed through the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, explaining that it was not something the commission would begin and conclude on its own.
“It is ongoing. Within the next few weeks, the extent to which we have gone will be made known to the public.
“It is not a fresh case; it is not a fresh petition that is just being looked into; the whole process is a total package.
“This extradition is just an aspect of Deziani’s investigation and commencement of trial,” he said.
The EFCC spokesman could not, however, say the point at which it became necessary to seek extradition of the former minister.
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