Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman Convicted for Money Laundering

Saleh Mamman, who served as the Minister of Power under former President Muhammadu Buhari from August 2019 to September 2021, was convicted by the Federal High Court in Abuja for money laundering. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Thursday, finding Mamman guilty on 12 counts filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The court held that the EFCC successfully proved its case against Mamman beyond a reasonable doubt, with evidence clearly establishing his involvement in laundering public funds. The EFCC accused Mamman of conspiring with officials of a private company to divert funds linked to power sector projects during his time in office.

The prosecution presented financial records and documents to support its claims that large sums meant for government projects were unlawfully handled and concealed through multiple transactions. This conviction is seen as a significant judgment against corruption involving a former cabinet member of the Buhari administration, coinciding with renewed anti-corruption efforts by the EFCC.