By Nkechi Eze
Proceedings in the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, were stalled on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after he failed to file his final written address before James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja.
Mamman is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-three Kobo).
Spokesperson of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, disclosed in a statement that the matter came up on Thursday for the adoption of final written addresses.
However, Mamman, through his counsel, Femi Atteh, SAN, acknowledged receipt of the prosecution’s final written address but informed the court of a motion filed on April 1, 2026 seeking an extension of time to enable the defence file its own final written address.
The defence request was not opposed by the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, prompting the court to grant the application.
Justice Omotosho subsequently adjourned the case to April 23, 2026 for the adoption of final written addresses.
