May 7, 2026 12:25 pm
File: Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts amended charge, bordering on money laundering, filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Despite Mamman’s absence in court, Justice James Omotosho held that the EFCC proved its case against the former minister beyond a reasonable doubt and consequently found him guilty on all the counts.
Mamman, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari between August 2019 and September 2021, was prosecuted over alleged diversion and laundering of funds linked to the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects.
The anti-graft agency accused him of conspiring with officials and private companies to divert public funds meant for power sector projects.
Justice Omotosho said he was satisfied with the evidence led by the prosecution before convicting Mamman on all the charges.
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