Court Sends Ex Power Minister To Jail
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison after finding him guilty of stealing about ₦33.8 billion in public funds.
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The judgment was delivered following a long-running corruption trial linked to alleged mismanagement of power sector funds.
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The court ruled that Mamman diverted large sums meant for national power projects during his time in office.
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The case centred on financial transactions flagged during investigations into the power ministry’s spending.
The former minister was accused of working with others to move funds through different accounts, leading to losses to the government.
The prosecution presented financial records and witness testimonies during the trial.
With the ruling, the court concluded that the evidence against Mamman was strong enough to warrant conviction, marking one of the most notable corruption sentences involving a former cabinet official in recent years.
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