Troubles at the Trial of Saleh Mamman, Former Minister of Power
Hearing for Former Energy Minister, Saleh Mamman, Postponeddue to Lack of Interpretation Services
In a rather unexpected turn of events in an Abuja courtroom today, the trial of Saleh Mamman, a former minister of power, came to a temporary halt due to an unexpected snag. The trial, which has garnered much attention due to allegations of money laundering, saw yet another hurdle: the absence of an interpreter [1].
The trial had been scheduled to move ahead with its trial-within-trial phase when the prosecution team hit a roadblock [1]. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to secure the services of an interpreter as the court's official interpreter was occupied with another official duty [1].
The prosecution counsel, A. O. Mohammed, shared this news with the court [1]. In response, he requested a brief adjournment, allowing for the presence of an interpreter to proceed with the trial [1]. Chabo Borokini Hassan, the defense counsel, did not object to this request, and the court agreed to a new date: May 8 and 9, 2025 [1].
Judge James Omotosho presided over the court session [1]. It is noteworthy that Mamman stands accused in a 12-count charge, alleging conspiracy to commit money laundering amounting to ₦33,804,830,503.73 [2]. This staggering sum is equivalent to approximately thirty-three billion Nigerian Naira [2].
It is worth noting that the EFCC's investigation has centered on the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects [5]. This case has captivated the public's attention in recent months, with updates on the trial being closely watched. As of May 8 and 9, 2025, the trial is set to recommence, with hopes that progress will be made. However, the specifics regarding the case's advancement by those dates remain unclear [3].
An additional twist in this ongoing matter is that video evidence was previously presented to prove that Mamman's confessional statements were made voluntarily [1][5]. As the trial continues to unfold, it remains to be seen what the future holds for the former minister.
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- The interpreter's absence in an Abuja courtroom caused a temporary halt in the trial of Saleh Mamman, a former minister of power, who is facing a 12-count charge of money laundering worth 830 billion Naira.
- The General-News about Mamman's trial is gaining attention as the trial-within-trial phase is now set to proceed on May 8 and 9, 2025.
- The EFCC's investigation into Mamman's case has focused on the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects.
- During the trial, video evidence was presented to prove that Mamman's confessional statements were made voluntarily.
- In Crime-and-Justice-related news, the EFCC is currently investigating senior executives of the NNPCL over allegations of funds misappropriation.
- The EFCC has also detained a social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, over alleged criticism of GTBank.
- The EFCC reacted to allegations of targeting opposition members by stating that they have investigated and charged prominent members of the APC.
