Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison over a ₦33.8 billion fraud case linked to major power projects in the country.
The conviction followed a case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which accused the former minister of conspiracy and money laundering involving funds earmarked for the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects.
The court found Mamman guilty after proceedings that began with the anti-graft agency presenting evidence tied to the alleged diversion of public funds during his time in office.
The judgment marks a significant development in the long-running case. Earlier in the trial, the court had dismissed Mamman’s no-case submission and ordered him to enter his defence.
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