Court adjourns ex-power minister’s money laundering trial to April 23

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday adjourned the  trial of a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, for alleged money laundering till April 23 for adoption of final written addresses.

Mamman was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an amended 12-count charge of money laundering to the tune of N33.8 billion.

The matter, which was fixed for parties to adopt their written addresses on Thursday did not proceed due to the inability of the defence to file their process.

When the case was called for hearing, Femi Atteh (SAN),:who appeared for Mamman, informed the court that he had filed a motion for an extension of time to file their written address.

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He said the motion, dated March 31, was filed on April 1.

EFCC  lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), did not oppose the application.

Oyedepo, however, sought an order deeming the prosecution’s final written address properly filed and served and Justice James Omotosho granted it.

Atteh, who said the EFCC served on him its process two days ago, sought an adjournment to enable him study it and to respond accordingly.

Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter till April 23 for parties to adopt their final written addresses.

Mamman was appointed minister by the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in August 2019 and was sacked in September 2021.