Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for his involvement in fraud and money laundering amounting to ₦33.8 billion by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Justice James Omotosho found Mamman guilty on all 12 charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court imposed a seven-year sentence on 10 of the charges, while he received three and two years for counts four and five, respectively; these sentences will run consecutively with the exception of count four, where he has the option to pay a ₦10 million fine.
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Additionally, the court ordered the confiscation of foreign currencies and four properties in Abuja associated with the fraud.
Justice Omotosho stated that the prosecution had convincingly established its case, highlighting the lack of substantial defense from Mamman. He further noted that Mamman failed to provide credible evidence to counter the accusations.
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The court found that Mamman made a $655,700 cash payment for a property in Abuja without involving a financial institution and misappropriated funds from the Mambilla and Zungeru Hydroelectric Power projects.
The judge criticized Mamman’s actions, stating that instead of addressing the persistent power supply issues in the country, he opted for a lavish lifestyle at the expense of ordinary Nigerians, which contributed to their ongoing struggles with power shortages.
