The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, suffered a setback on Monday after his defence team failed to produce a witness before James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja.
Proceedings were halted when defence counsel, Femi Atteh, SAN, informed the court that efforts to subpoena the witness proved unsuccessful as the individual was not available at the office. He consequently appealed for more time to secure the witness’ attendance.
Justice Omotosho granted the request and adjourned the matter to February 26, 2026, for the defendant to formally open his defence.
Mamman is standing trial on a 12-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), bordering on alleged conspiracy to commit money laundering amounting to ₦33,804,830,503.73.
The anti-graft agency alleges that the former minister was involved in financial dealings running into over ₦33.8 billion, a charge that has kept the high-profile case under close public scrutiny.
With the latest adjournment, attention now shifts to whether the defence will be able to marshal its witnesses as the court prepares to hear Mamman’s side of the story later this week.
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