“Saleh Mamman Secures Extension for Final Address in N33.8bn Fraud Case”

Proceedings in the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, were impeded on Thursday at the Federal High Court, Maitama, after the accused failed to submit his final written address.

Mamman is under prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 12-count indictment relating to alleged money laundering involving N33.8 billion.

During the resumed hearing before Justice James Omotosho, the defendant’s attorney, Femi Atteh, acknowledged receipt of the prosecution’s final written address but alerted the court to a pending motion requesting an extension of time.

“Atteh informed the court that the defence lodged a motion on April 1, 2026, seeking additional time to facilitate the submission of its final written address,” the court was informed.

The prosecution’s counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, did not object to the request.

Ruling on the application, Justice Omotosho approved the extension, rescheduling the matter to April 23, 2026, for the adoption of final written addresses.

This case is part of ongoing initiatives by the EFCC to prosecute high-profile financial offenses involving public officials.