In a landmark ruling, a Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Power Minister Saleh Mamman, sentencing him to 75 years in prison for embezzling approximately N33.8 billion in public funds. The case, prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), involved money laundering and conspiracy charges linked to the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects.
The court’s decision represents a significant turn of events, moving beyond an earlier phase where the judge had only dismissed Mamman’s no-case submission and mandated him to present his defense. This conviction underscores the judiciary’s commitment to tackling high-level corruption in Nigeria’s power sector.
Further details on the sentencing and its implications are expected to emerge as the legal process continues.