Anietie Udobit, Abuja
A Federal High Court has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment over a ₦33.8 billion fraud case, in one of the most significant anti-corruption rulings in recent years.
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The court found the former minister guilty on multiple counts linked to financial misconduct, contract fraud and diversion of public funds during his tenure in office.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had accused Mamman of laundering billions of naira through complex financial transactions tied to power sector projects.
Despite the judgment, uncertainty surrounds the former minister’s current whereabouts, raising concerns over possible attempts to evade enforcement of the sentence.
The ruling has reignited national conversations about corruption, accountability and the effectiveness of Nigeria’s criminal justice system.
Anti-corruption advocates described the verdict as a strong signal against abuse of public office, while calling for stricter enforcement measures to ensure convicted officials face justice fully.