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Buhari Returns to Nigeria After Testifying in $2.3bn Mambilla Power Arbitration Case

- Buhari returned to Nigeria after testifying in a $2.3 billion Mambilla Power arbitration case.
- The case involves a 2003 contract dispute with Sunrise Power over a 3,050MW power project.
- Buhari and Obasanjo denied authorizing agreements linked to the $6 billion project.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after testifying at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration in Paris, France.
The arbitration case, filed by Sunrise Power, involves a $2.3 billion dispute over the Mambilla Power Project in Taraba State.
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Bashir Ahmad, Buhari’s former Special Assistant on Digital Communications, confirmed his return on Friday via a post on X, sharing a video of the former president disembarking from an aircraft.
The case originates from a $6 billion contract signed in 2003 to construct a 3,050MW power plant.
Sunrise Power launched arbitration in 2017, alleging breach of contract and demanding $2.354 billion in damages, along with a $400 million settlement. The company accused Nigeria of failing to honor a 2020 resolution agreement.
The presidency has denied claims that Buhari was compelled to testify, clarifying that he, along with other witnesses, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, voluntarily participated in Nigeria’s defense.
Buhari’s testimony highlighted his stance that he never approved any settlement agreement with Sunrise Power.
Former President Obasanjo also previously denied authorizing the former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, to commit Nigeria to the project.
Buhari’s legal team included former ministers Babatunde Fashola and Suleiman Adamu, who also provided testimonies in support of Nigeria.
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The Mambilla Power Project has faced multiple setbacks since its inception, with disputes over contracts and allegations of mishandling delaying the construction of what was envisioned as a transformative energy project for the country.
This case underscores the ongoing challenges in implementing large-scale infrastructure projects in Nigeria, including disputes over agreements and allegations of corruption.
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