Stalled Trial of Saleh Mamman Over Money Laundering Amid Interpreter Absence
Hearing Delay for Former Power Minister, Saleh Mamman, Due to Lack of Interpreter's Presence
The expected continuation of the trial for former Nigerian Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, faced a hiccup on Friday, May 3, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. This delay was due to the conspicuous absence of an interpreter necessary for the proceedings.
The trial was supposed to move into the trial-within-trial phase, but the prosecution team stumbled upon challenges in securing an interpreter, as the assigned court interpreter was unavailable due to another official engagement.
When the case was summoned, the prosecution counsel, A. O. Mohammed Esq., candidly informed the court that despite the team's best efforts, they couldn't find a replacement interpreter. As a result, Mohammed requested a brief postponement to ensure the trial's smooth progression with the interpreter's presence.
The defense counsel, Emmanuel Hassan Esq., consented to the prosecution's request, and the court decided to move the hearing to a later date.
Justice James Omotosho agreed to the adjournment and scheduled the resumed hearing for May 8 and 9, 2025.
According to our reporting, Mamman is under prosecution on charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, totaling ₦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).
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Sources:
- The stalled trial of Saleh Mamman, a Naija rep, over money laundering in Abuja, was postponed due to the absence of an interpreter.
- The prosecution team, led by A. O. Mohammed Esq., asked for a brief postponement to secure an interpreter, as the court's assigned interpreter was unavailable.
- Justice James Omotosho agreed to the adjournment, setting the resumed hearing for May 8 and 9, 2025.
- Mamman is facing charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering amounting to ₦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).
- The EFCC continues to be in the general-news and crime-and-justice sections due to its ongoing investigations into various cases of misappropriation of funds, including prominent members of the APC.
- The absence of interpreters in high-profile court cases can delay the proceedings, as seen in the Mamman trial.
- The interpreter's role is crucial in ensuring fair and effective communication during court proceedings, particularly in cases involving individuals from different language backgrounds.
