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Nigeria Arbitration Dispute: Sunrise Contract and Corruption Allegations

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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The ICC Tribunal award details were published, where Sunrise defended against allegations of bribe payments made to Nigerian government officials. Sunrise's expert witness argued that the payments should be viewed within a specific Nigerian cultural context. However, the Nigerian team countered that evidence of custom is legally inadmissible under Nigerian law to justify corrupt dealings. Separately, Atiku Abubakar accused the ruling party of distorting the Mambilla arbitration outcome.

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Why it matters

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The dispute relates to the Mambilla power project, which resulted in a financial settlement liability for Nigeria. The allegations of corruption and distorted proceedings challenge the integrity of the contract award process. This scrutiny affects the revenue stream of Sunrise and the financial standing of Nigeria.

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Who's involved

  • SunriseCompany involved in the Mambilla power project dispute and alleged bribe payments
  • Atiku AbubakarPolitician accusing the ruling party of distorting the arbitration outcome
  • NigeriaSovereign state facing international scrutiny over official corruption and contract awards

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • SunriseSpeculative

    Sunrise might face threats to its revenue stream due to the challenged contract award.

How it developed

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  1. Sunrise Power and Transmission Company sought presidential approval from Buhari amid failed project collaboration in Taraba State.Sub-event
  2. Garba Shehu revealed corruption details in Sunrise's dealings, and the ICC tribunal dismissed a compensation claim against Nigeria.Sub-event
  3. ICC Tribunal award details published, and Sunrise defended against alleged bribe payments.1 source
  4. Atiku Abubakar accuses ruling party of distorting arbitration, alongside contract award allegations to Sunrise.1 source

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