RismadarVoice Reporters, May 7, 2026
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, on 12 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering involving about N33.8 billion.
Justice James Omotosho, who delivered the judgment, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) successfully proved its case against the former minister beyond a reasonable doubt.
The court found that funds linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru power projects were illegally diverted during Mamman’s tenure as minister.
Justice Omotosho also convicted the former minister for making a cash payment of approximately $655,700 for the purchase of a property in Abuja without passing through a financial institution, contrary to the provisions of the law.
Sale Mamman was absent from court when the judgment was delivered.
As a result of his absence, the court deferred sentencing proceedings.
The EFCC subsequently applied for a warrant of arrest to be issued against the former minister, stating that his whereabouts were currently unknown.
The anti-graft agency had earlier arraigned Mamman over allegations of conspiracy, money laundering and diversion of public funds tied to major power sector projects under the Federal Government.
