Federal High Court, Abuja is currently hosting the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, and crucial testimony has been given by bureau de change operator Abdullahi Suleman. Money laundering charges amounting to N33.8 billion are at the heart of the trial being presided over by Justice James Omotosho. Saleh Mamman, ex-Minister of Power The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) purportedly brought Suleman as their eighth witness, and he recounted the theft of more than N22 billion from the Ministry of Power while Mamman was in office, as reported by the DAILY POST.
Without the completion of any services, contracts, or projects, he disclosed that the monies were moved into twelve of his company accounts. According to Suleman, he switched the naira for dollars using his bank accounts. Suleman confessed to one Maina Goje that he had given him access to the bank accounts of his three firms, Strong Field International Projects Limited, Mintedge Nigeria Limited, and Prymint Investment Limited, while Oyedepo (SAN) was leading the prosecution’s case in evidence.
An FCMB Compliance Officer had previously produced paperwork, such as bank statements, associated with multiple businesses that were said to have been involved in money laundering. The paperwork was accepted as proof. The 12-count indictment against Mamman includes accusations of conspiracy and money laundering, which he has rejected. The case will resume on January 23, 2024, as the court has deferred it.
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