Ex-AGF Adoke welcomes OPL 245 settlement, demands apology

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•Mohammed Adoke served as Nigeria's Attorney General and Minister of Justice during the OPL 245 dispute.
•The OPL 245 dispute lasted 15 years before reaching a final settlement in early March 2026.
•Adoke publicly demanded an official apology from the Nigerian government for alleged persecution related to the dispute.
•Minister Fagbemi stated that resolving the OPL 245 dispute will help reposition Nigeria’s economy.
•Other political figures, including Lokpobiri, have also welcomed the resolution of the OPL 245 dispute.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Nigerian government issues a formal apology to Mohammed Adoke it could ease political tensions and improve public perception of government accountability in Nigeria’s oil sector.

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👤Mohammed Adoke(Former Nigerian Attorney General and Minister of Justice)

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AFRICAAllAfrica - TopNigeria: What Resolution of 30-Year Opl 245 Dispute Means for Nigeria - FG AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Fagbemi: Resolution of 15-year OPL 245 Dispute Will Reposition Nigeria’s Economy AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Lokpobiri, Adoke Hail Final Resolution of 15-Year-Old OPL 245 Dispute AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Ex-AGF demands apology over OPL 245 deal

Former Nigerian Attorney General Mohammed Adoke has welcomed the final settlement of the 15-year OPL 245 oil block dispute. He insists the Nigerian government issue a formal apology for what he describes as persecution during the dispute, highlighting unresolved tensions. The resolution may affect Nigeria’s oil sector governance and public confidence in government transparency.