Former President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after testifying in a high-profile arbitration case at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration in Paris, France.
A video shared by Bashir Ahmad, former Special Assistant on Digital Communications, captured Buhari disembarking from an aircraft upon his arrival.
The arbitration involves a $2.3 billion dispute between Nigeria and Sunrise Power, which filed the case in 2017 over an alleged breach of contract related to the construction of the 3,050MW Mambilla power plant in Taraba State.
The $6 billion project, initially planned on a build-operate-transfer basis, has faced delays and controversies. Buhari’s testimony is a critical component of Nigeria’s defense in the case.
According to the presidency, other witnesses, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, have voluntarily testified.
The dispute stems from a 2003 contract and a 2020 settlement agreement, which Sunrise Power alleges the Nigerian government failed to honor. Both Buhari and Obasanjo have denied authorizing any agreements or settlements related to the project.
The outcome of the arbitration could have significant implications for Nigeria’s energy sector and financial obligations.
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