Ex-power minister, Saleh Mamman, remanded in prison for alleged N33bn fraud

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday remanded a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in Kuje prison pending the consideration of his bail application.
This followed the ex-minister’s arraignment on a 12-count charge of money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
He was docked for alleged diversion of N33 billion during his time in office.
The EFCC alleged that the ex-minister conspired with staff of the ministry in charge of the accounts of the Zungeru and Mambilla Hydro Electric Power projects to divert approximately N22 billion.
Mamman, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari from 2019 to 2021, however pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Investigations uncovered properties in Nigeria and abroad linked to the suspects while millions of naira have been recovered by the commission.
Justice Omotosho adjourned the case till July 14 for the consideration of Mamman’s bail application.
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