US EditionBuhari's Ex-Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman Loses Bid to Stop Trial in Alleged N33.8bn Fraud
The Federal High Court found sufficient evidence from 17 witnesses and 43 exhibits to require Saleh Mamman to present his defense against a N33.8 billion fraud charge.
- On Thursday Justice Omotosho rejected Saleh Mamman, former minister's no-case submission filed in November, finding the prosecution's evidence established a prima facie case at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
- EFCC arraigned Mamman on a 12-count amended charge alleging money laundering and conspiracy to indirectly convert N33.8 billion meant for the Zungeru and Mambilla Hydro Electric Power projects, in charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/273/2024.
- The prosecution presented 17 prosecution witnesses and 43 exhibits , with the judge saying the evidence supplied sufficient ground for the trial to proceed.
- Justice Omotosho emphasised that a prima facie case does not prove guilt and affirmed Saleh Mamman's Section 36 rights to a fair hearing and defence.
- Delivering the ruling on Thursday, Justice Omotosho ordered Saleh Mamman to open his defence under Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and fixed defence hearing dates.
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Alleged N33.8bn Fraud: You've a case to answer, court tells ex-Minister, Mamman
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, held that a former Minister of Power, Mr. Saleh Mamman, who is facing trial over his alleged complicity in money laundering, has a case to answer.
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thengblog.com.ngAlleged N33.8bn fraud: Court dismisses ex-Minister of Power’s no-case submission
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a no-case submission filed by Mr Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power under administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari. Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling on the no-case submission, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been able to establish a prima […] The post Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Court dismisses ex-Minister of Power’s no-case submission appeared…
N33.8bln Fraud: Ex-Minister Mamman Must Face Trial, Court Rules
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a no-case submission filed by former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, compelling him to open his defense in the N33.8 billion fraud trial. Justice James Omotosho, delivering the ruling, held that the prosecution, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had successfully established a prima facie case against the former Minister. The judge reasoned that the evidence presented was suf…
‘N33.8bn Fraud’: Court Dismisses Ex-Power Minister’s No-Case Submission
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a no-case submission filed by former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, ruling that he must enter a defence in the N33.8bn fraud case brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice James Omotosho in his rulling on Thursday held that the prosecution had established a prima facie case sufficient to require explanations from the defendant. He stressed, however,…
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