Court grants Saleh Mamman time to file final address in N33.8bn fraud
News Court grants Saleh Mamman time to file final address in N33.8bn fraud Published on April 16, 2026 By Kabeer Bello googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Proceedings in the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, were stalled on Thursday at the Federal High Court, Maitama, after the defendant failed to file his final written address. Mamman is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering involving N33.8 billion. At the resumed hearing before Justice James Omotosho, counsel to the defendant, Femi Atteh, confirmed receipt of the prosecution’s final written address but informed the court of a pending motion seeking an extension of time. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “Atteh told the court that the defence filed a motion on April 1, 2026, requesting additional time to enable it to submit its final written address,” the court heard. Prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, did not oppose the application. Ruling on the request, Justice Omotosho granted the extension, adjourning the matter to April 23, 2026, for the adoption of final written addresses. The case is part of ongoing efforts by the EFCC to prosecute high-profile financial crimes involving public officials. Don't Miss FRSC expresses worry as route violation offences increase on Abia major roads You may like Court recognized LP faction suspends 26 top members [FULL LIST] Court jails drug suspect for 15 years in Kano Court jails Lagos woman for impersonating NAFDAC official in visa fraud Court arraigns two over alleged illegal ‘deve’ demand in Warri Alleged Terrorism: Court fixes May 26 for DSS to open case against Malami, Son Again, Industrial Court affirms Bola-Audu ASCSN President, fines factional leaders N70m