Hold up, Court Pauses Trial of Ex-Power Minister Over Missing Translator!
Hearing Delay for Former Power Minister, Saleh Mamman, Due to Lack of Interpretation Services
In a surprising turn of events, the trial of Saleh Mamman, the former Minister of Power, accused of money laundering, came to a halt on Friday, May 8, 2025, due to an absent interpreter! The anticipated trial-within-trial phase hit a roadblock as the prosecution encountered challenges in sourcing an interpreter, with the official court interpreter being tied up elsewhere on official duties.
A.O. Mohammed Esq., the prosecution counsel, filled the court in on their predicament, explaining that despite their best efforts, they had been unable to secure an interpreter. As a result, Mohammed requested a brief postponement to accommodate the interpreter’s presence and move forward.
The defending counsel, Emmanuel Hassan Esq., showed understanding, choosing not to object to the prosecution's wishes, and the court willingly obliged, rescheduling the hearing for May 8 and 9, 2025 [1][2][3].
Our reliable sources say that Mamman is facing a 12-count charge for conspiring to launder a staggering ₦33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-three Kobo) [4]!
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In the ongoing trial of Saleh Mamman, the former Power Minister, politically charged events have emerged as the trial was temporarily paused on May 8, 2025, due to an absent interpreter. This delay occurred despite the prosecution's best efforts to secure one. The specific charge against Mamman, as reported in general-news outlets, amounts to a mind-boggling ₦33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-three Kobo) in alleged money laundering, a matter closely followed in crime-and-justice circles. Although an unexpected twist, the trial's resumption has been scheduled for May 8 and 9, 2025, as per the court's decision. Meanwhile, other high-profile figures, like Mele Kyari and Aisha Achimugu, continue to be entwined in the intricate web of NAija's politics and crime-and-justice system, ensnared by the EFCC's scrutiny.
