Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Mamman’s trial stalled as defence fails to produce witness

The proceedings of erstwhile Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, earlier Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court successful Abuja, was stalled connected Monday, February 23, 2026, aft the defence failed to nutrient a cardinal witness.

During proceedings, Femi Atteh, SAN, counsel for Mamman, informed the tribunal that the witnesser could not beryllium subpoenaed due to the fact that they were unavailable successful the office.

Atteh requested further clip to unafraid the witness’s presence.

Justice Omotosho subsequently adjourned the lawsuit until February 26, 2026, for Mamman to unfastened his defence.

Mamman is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, connected a 12-count charge, including conspiracy to perpetrate wealth laundering involving N33.8 billion.

Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Mamman’s proceedings stalled arsenic defence fails to nutrient witness