Alleged ₦33.8bn Fraud: Mamman Fails to File Final Written Address

Proceedings were stalled in the trial of a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as he failed to file his final written address before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja.

Mamman is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering involving the sum of ₦33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-three Kobo).

At Thursday’s proceedings, which were scheduled for the adoption of final written addresses, Mamman, through his counsel, Femi Atteh (SAN), acknowledged receipt of the prosecution’s final written address. He, however, drew the court’s attention to a motion filed on April 1, 2026, seeking an extension of time to enable him file his own final written address.

With no objection from the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), the court granted the application.

Justice Omotosho subsequently adjourned the matter until April 23, 2026, for the adoption of final written addresses.

Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity
April 16, 2026