Court Dismisses EFCC's Forfeiture Motion Against Mamman
The Federal High Court (FHC) quashed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) forfeiture bid against former Power Minister Mamman. Justice James Omotosho struck out the EFCC's motion, dated July 29, 2026, after prosecution counsel Abba Mohammed withdrew it.
This withdrawal was prompted by Mamman's ongoing appeal against his conviction at the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division. The EFCC's motion sought a permanent forfeiture of properties allegedly linked to Mamman after his conviction for a N33.8 billion fraud, for which he received consecutive prison terms totaling 75 years.
Mamman's legal team, led by Femi Atteh, SAN, filed a notice of appeal on May 26, 2026, challenging the conviction on 18 grounds, including a claim of a violated right to fair hearing when judgment was delivered in his absence on May 7, 2026.
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