Mambilla: ‘Ex-AGF, Malami acted against Nigeria’s interest’ — ICC tribunal
The International Chamber of Commerce, ICC, arbitration tribunal has found that former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and Leno Adesanya, promoter of Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited, reached a corrupt deal over the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. The tribunal also found that Malami acted against Nigeria’s interests while handling…
The International Chamber of Commerce arbitration tribunal has ruled that former Nigerian Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and Sunrise Power and Transmission Company promoter Leno Adesanya engaged in corrupt dealings concerning the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. The tribunal's 616-page decision, rendered in Paris on September 16, 2026, found that Malami acted against Nigeria's interests and was motivated by other incentives.
The tribunal dismissed Sunrise's claims against Nigeria, stating that the settlement agreement lacked presidential approval and was unenforceable due to corruption. Furthermore, it concluded that Malami did not negotiate the settlement on Nigeria's behalf and had solicited a bribe during discussions with Adesanya. Malami was ordered to reimburse Sunrise and Adesanya $11.82 million in legal fees and $414,125 in arbitration costs.
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