By Francis Wilfred
Proceedings were stalled in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, as he could not 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 () on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering to the tune of N33.8 billion.
At the proceeding, which was scheduled for adoption of final written addresses, Mamman, through his counsel Femi Atteh (SAN), acknowledged receipt of the prosecution’s final written address but drew the court’s attention to a motion filed on April 1, 2026, seeking an extension of time to enable him file his response.
With no objection from the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), the court granted the request.
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in subsequently adjourned the matter till April 23, 2026 for adoption of final written addresses.
